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JV53 TUS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,316 mi
Last recorded85,316 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJV53 TUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 85,316 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 75,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 59,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 64,572 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 55,143 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 52,020 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,981 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 45,102 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 45,100 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 41,215 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,574 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 34,058 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 34,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2019 35,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,926 miles

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

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

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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JV53 TUS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 JV53 TUS, 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 JV53 TUS registered?

JV53 TUS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2017.

Is JV53 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JV53 TUS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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