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BV17 AEJ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 AEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 76,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 72,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 67,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,948 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 48,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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BV17 AEJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV17 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV17 AEJ?

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What year was BV17 AEJ registered?

BV17 AEJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BV17 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 AEJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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