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J1 PBL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,406 mi
Last recorded50,406 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 50,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Nov 2024 45,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall heavily damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 39,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 39,035 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,644 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 33,601 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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 24,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 13,239 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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J1 PBL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J1 PBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J1 PBL registered?

J1 PBL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is J1 PBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 PBL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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