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MC51 ARA

2017 Mercedes-benz 220

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,837 mi
Last recorded72,837 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz 22052,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC51 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 72,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 92,281 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 62,156 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 85,032 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 46,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,239 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 32,648 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 32,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 78,746 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 19,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,389 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 16,527 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

eml indicates a fault

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Apr 2018 46,945 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 46,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,062 miles

Boot full at Time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2017 35,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Boot full at Time of test

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?

Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,200
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 944
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 428
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 412
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
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MC51 ARA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 220 in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 52,835 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 220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MC51 ARA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC51 ARA registered?

MC51 ARA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 14 November 2017.

Is MC51 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC51 ARA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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