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J555 ERC

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,390 mi
Last recorded99,390 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 ERC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 99,390 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play X2 both sides. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @cords coon on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on limit & @cords soon on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 98,383 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 79,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 60,748 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,797 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 36,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 30,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 25,196 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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J555 ERC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J555 ERC, 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 J555 ERC registered?

J555 ERC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is J555 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 ERC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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