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HJ66 VZV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,785 mi
Last recorded61,785 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ66 VZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 61,785 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 61,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 58,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,702 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 52,702 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 43,303 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 43,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 R19 XL Runflat SSR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,816 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 36,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on edges (225/40 R19 XL) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 31,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,743 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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HJ66 VZV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ66 VZV, 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 HJ66 VZV registered?

HJ66 VZV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2017.

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