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CC16 SSS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,209 mi
Last recorded55,209 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC16 SSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 55,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing OS and NS - Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2025 48,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 48,684 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 46,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,938 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 41,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,391 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,482 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 31,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,821 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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CC16 SSS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CC16 SSS, 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 CC16 SSS registered?

CC16 SSS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2017.

Is CC16 SSS safe to buy?

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