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JO56 BUK

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO56 BUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 72,630 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 64,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged To tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 64,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre is worn smooth exposing cord outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged To tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,044 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 58,044 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 55,317 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 43,403 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,824 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 25,128 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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JO56 BUK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JO56 BUK, 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 JO56 BUK registered?

JO56 BUK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2017.

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