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J20 BSB

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,120 mi
Last recorded70,120 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 70,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 235/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 May 2026 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [straight arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall 275/30x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 235/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 May 2025 63,646 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 2 May 2025 63,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [straight arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [straight arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Apr 2024 56,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 275/30x20 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 29 Apr 2024 56,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald 235/35x20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald 275/30x20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread 275/30x20 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 May 2023 49,217 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 43,101 miles

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

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

check brake pad wear message is showing

Pass 13 Oct 2021 28,021 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear seat

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2020 22,346 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 21,113 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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J20 BSB 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 72.7%.

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 J20 BSB, 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 J20 BSB registered?

J20 BSB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2017.

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