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B23 RTW

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,948 mi
Last recorded68,948 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 RTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 68,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front n/s front headlight bracket broke

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2025 102,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner suspension mounting point around bush to subframe has corrosion but no imminent weakness at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 60,354 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 97,341 miles

Offside Rear Inner suspension arm mounting to subframe has heavy surface corrossion to subframe at mounting point by bush /pin solid at test

Fail 22 Nov 2024 97,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner suspension arm mounting to subframe has heavy surface corrossion to subframe at mounting point by bush /pin solid at test

Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,706 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 92,592 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 92,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear inner stop lamp not operating

Pass 5 Apr 2023 43,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 43,767 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,604 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays fitted concealing brake pipes.

Pass 26 Mar 2022 33,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 81,283 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 25,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 25,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,990 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 71,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 18,344 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 18,335 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,187 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 45,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 30,847 miles

Front tyres bold on the outer edge

Offside Front Cut on side wall no cords

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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B23 RTW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B23 RTW, 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 B23 RTW registered?

B23 RTW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is B23 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 RTW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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