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HU55 BAP

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,834 mi
Last recorded64,834 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU55 BAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 64,834 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 64,834 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,700 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,088 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 42,091 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 42,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 40,722 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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HU55 BAP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HU55 BAP, 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 HU55 BAP registered?

HU55 BAP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is HU55 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU55 BAP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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