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BV17 BYW

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,818 mi
Last recorded50,818 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 BYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 50,818 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,018 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2024 37,048 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 32,813 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 32,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 29,824 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,845 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 23,074 miles
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 BYW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYW, 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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How do I check the history of BV17 BYW?

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What year was BV17 BYW registered?

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

Is BV17 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 BYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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