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DS56 MAL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,101 mi
Last recorded54,101 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS56 MAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 54,101 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm slight play ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front suspension arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 51,712 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 48,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 45,253 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 43,221 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 40,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 39,618 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 39,618 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE !!!! perished on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 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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DS56 MAL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS56 MAL, 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 DS56 MAL registered?

DS56 MAL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2017.

Is DS56 MAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS56 MAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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