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J50 RYC

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,698 mi
Last recorded34,698 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 RYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 34,698 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 34,697 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 27,931 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2025 27,931 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 27,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 27,569 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,415 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 27,415 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 26,242 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 23,925 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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J50 RYC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J50 RYC, 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 J50 RYC registered?

J50 RYC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2017.

Is J50 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 RYC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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