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BO53 RHS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,213 mi
Last recorded59,213 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 RHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 59,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 135,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive standard fitment under trays fitted limiting inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 135,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing smooth at inner edge also has cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive standard fitment under trays fitted limiting inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 52,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 52,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,681 miles

Front Nearside and Offside, Tyres wearing on inside edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 44,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2024 43,559 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,204 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2023 31,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 31,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 96,328 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 95,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2022 22,328 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,801 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 19,162 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 71,812 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,514 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 52,932 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s worn from edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 363,237 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BO53 RHS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BO53 RHS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BO53 RHS registered?

BO53 RHS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2017.

Is BO53 RHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 RHS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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