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BC17 GXJ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,858 mi
Last recorded120,858 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 GXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 120,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 108,289 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 106,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 106,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,727 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 95,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 77,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 64,674 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 64,674 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades are worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 36,086 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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BC17 GXJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BC17 GXJ, 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 BC17 GXJ registered?

BC17 GXJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is BC17 GXJ safe to buy?

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