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BT17 WNZ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,891 mi
Last recorded152,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 WNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 152,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 141,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 127,549 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 127,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 120,740 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 120,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing three bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 118,080 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 104,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,119 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 56,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 41,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 41,550 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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect unsatisfactory repair to rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 21,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BT17 WNZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT17 WNZ, 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 BT17 WNZ registered?

BT17 WNZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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