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DC57 ALC

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,900 mi
Last recorded54,900 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC57 ALC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 54,900 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 52,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 47,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 36,868 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 36,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 19,166 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 10,316 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020

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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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DC57 ALC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC57 ALC, 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

How do I check the history of DC57 ALC?

You can check the full history of DC57 ALC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DC57 ALC registered?

DC57 ALC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2017.

Is DC57 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC57 ALC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC57 ALC have outstanding finance?

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