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BOB 20H

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,014 mi
Last recorded55,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOB 20H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 55,014 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 51,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facings corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 51,066 miles

Emissions unable to be completed r.e eml lamp on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner facings corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 46,569 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 23,646 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,429 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 29,845 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 22,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 17,354 miles

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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BOB 20H is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BOB 20H, 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.

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What year was BOB 20H registered?

BOB 20H is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is BOB 20H safe to buy?

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