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GU55 YJO

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,891 mi
Last recorded71,891 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU55 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 71,891 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, 225/40R19 RF. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 60,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 51,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 42,038 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 42,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 32,938 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 31,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 25,760 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 20,832 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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GU55 YJO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 GU55 YJO, 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 GU55 YJO registered?

GU55 YJO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is GU55 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU55 YJO 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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