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G5 RNF

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,203 mi
Last recorded87,203 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 RNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,203 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 25,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 25,848 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 25,848 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 75,281 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 25,839 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 25,839 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 62,647 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 25,822 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 25,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,122 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 44,489 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 24,957 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 23,404 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 36,233 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 23,063 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 23,063 miles

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 22,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2016 22,907 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,370 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,754 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,597 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 20,154 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 19,265 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,265 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,939 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 17,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 16,994 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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G5 RNF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 G5 RNF, 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 G5 RNF registered?

G5 RNF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2017.

Is G5 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 RNF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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