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EA17 RUV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,565 mi
Last recorded140,565 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 RUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 140,565 miles

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

front disc corroded inner face

near side rear tyre side wall damage

near side rear tyre worn 2mm

Fail 30 May 2026 140,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front disc corroded inner face

near side rear tyre side wall damage

near side rear tyre worn 2mm

Pass 11 Jun 2025 121,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 99,177 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,239 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 55,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 40,421 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 28,135 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 28,135 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 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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EA17 RUV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA17 RUV, 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 EA17 RUV registered?

EA17 RUV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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