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CRE 55S

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,380 mi
Last recorded32,380 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 55S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 32,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2026 32,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 31,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 31,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 29,619 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 28,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 26,730 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 25,678 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 24,665 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 24,665 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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CRE 55S is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 CRE 55S, 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 CRE 55S registered?

CRE 55S is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is CRE 55S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRE 55S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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