2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · H13 LAO
2017 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2017. Recorded mileage 102,538 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H13 LAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 102,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H13 LAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz C (H13 LAO) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both camber arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
H13 LAO Mileage History
- 28/05/202489,575 mi
- 13/05/202595,948 mi+6,373 mi
- 14/05/202595,948 mi
- 27/05/2026102,516 mi+6,568 mi
- 29/05/2026102,538 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 6,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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