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JE55 VES

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,820 mi
Last recorded52,820 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE55 VES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2026 52,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,535 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 31,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 24,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 23,926 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 17,624 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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JE55 VES is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JE55 VES, 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 JE55 VES registered?

JE55 VES is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is JE55 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for JE55 VES shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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