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J1 WBB

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,046 mi
Last recorded53,046 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 WBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 53,046 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 37,148 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 25 Sep 2024 34,854 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 34,853 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 31,102 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 24,948 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 20,662 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 15,412 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 12,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,662 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 55,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,537 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 50,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 43,484 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 43,484 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre looks low in pressure

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre close to wear limit

rear number plate in poor condition

rear wiper torn

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 WBB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WBB, 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 WBB registered?

J1 WBB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is J1 WBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 WBB shows 16 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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