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CV17 ABZ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,062 mi
Last recorded93,062 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV17 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 93,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 81,396 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,238 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 67,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake pads worn low message in dash

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,502 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively uneven wear across face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,051 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,816 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 41,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 34,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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CV17 ABZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV17 ABZ, 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 CV17 ABZ registered?

CV17 ABZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is CV17 ABZ safe to buy?

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