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H21 EJP

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,952 mi
Last recorded64,952 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 EJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 64,952 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 64,918 miles

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

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 95,225 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 54,464 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 54,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm also worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front has a knocking noise but no play present on test, recommend further inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 45,847 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 83,532 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 39,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,633 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,516 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 4 Mar 2021 68,942 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 21,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 60,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,421 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 19,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,841 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,857 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 36,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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H21 EJP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H21 EJP, 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 H21 EJP registered?

H21 EJP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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