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HU52 ASH

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

108,824 mi
Last recorded108,824 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU52 ASH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 108,824 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,679 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 86,796 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,494 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 82,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 72,329 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 80,853 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,279 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,356 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 50,996 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 78,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

plastic undertrays fitted as standard

Fail 18 Mar 2021 78,977 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

plastic undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 6 Jun 2020 36,114 miles

BOTH REARTYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES, ALSO CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 6 Jun 2020 36,114 miles

BOTH REARTYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES, ALSO CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 71,561 miles

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

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

Offside mirror repeater light lens missing

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a slight cut in the inner wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 57,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a slight cut in the inner wall

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,338 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output condensation (1.4.A.2e)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread

offside front tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,940 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,656 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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HU52 ASH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 HU52 ASH, 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 HU52 ASH registered?

HU52 ASH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2017.

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