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CA02 DAN

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 DAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 98,164 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2026 113,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 113,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,792 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn/lipped

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear tyre treads worn low on inner edges and worn uneven and slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Feb 2025 111,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 67,472 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 109,635 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 109,635 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,633 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 107,777 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 30,425 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 26,795 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,791 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 4 Jan 2020 92,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 87,508 miles

undertray fitted

engine cover

Pass 30 Jan 2018 79,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 71,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,707 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 57,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise brake fluid level low [all pads ok and no fluid leaks]

advise front brake discs worn-lipped

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,469 miles

advise brake fluid level low [all pads ok and no fluid leaks]

advise front brake discs worn-lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2014 48,741 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,412 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,784 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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CA02 DAN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 CA02 DAN, 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 CA02 DAN registered?

CA02 DAN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2017.

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