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D23 WBG

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,974 mi
Last recorded62,974 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 WBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2026 62,974 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,327 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 39,898 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 38,082 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 38,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 32,031 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 23,785 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 12,707 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 12,683 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner 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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D23 WBG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D23 WBG, 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

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What year was D23 WBG registered?

D23 WBG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is D23 WBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 WBG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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