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H20 PTE

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,561 mi
Last recorded58,561 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 PTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 58,561 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 118,836 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 118,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35r18 94 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 225/40r18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r18 94 y (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 55,366 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre

tpms on

Pass 20 Sep 2024 104,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 46,011 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,984 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2023 89,984 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 32,213 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,165 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 64,165 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,375 miles

under trays fitted all under vehicle covering all pipes etc

Fail 20 Aug 2021 62,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower bottom arm ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower bottom arm ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

under trays fitted all under vehicle covering all pipes etc

Pass 15 Mar 2021 25,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 21,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 21,159 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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 54,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 54,770 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 49,116 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 49,095 miles

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

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,264 miles

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm bars

Pass 5 Sep 2016 36,598 miles

n/s/r tyre close to 2mm bars

Pass 1 Sep 2015 29,238 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

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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H20 PTE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H20 PTE, 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 H20 PTE registered?

H20 PTE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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