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C17 VEH

2017 Mercedes-benz V

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,393 mi
Last recorded78,393 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz V67,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 VEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelV
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 78,393 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 70,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 57,970 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 57,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 46,040 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 32,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 26,096 miles

Front small chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2021 26,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front small chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2020 18,123 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz V?

Based on 145,330 MOT tests across 14,984 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
9,290
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
14,984
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,912
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,745
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,724
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 1,893
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C17 VEH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz V models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,210 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 V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C17 VEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz V typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz V is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C17 VEH registered?

C17 VEH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz V, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is C17 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 VEH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C17 VEH have outstanding finance?

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