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DA17 ESF

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 ESF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 81,082 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 81,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 64,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 56,012 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2024 56,012 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 39,654 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,956 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 29,952 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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DA17 ESF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 DA17 ESF, 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 DA17 ESF registered?

DA17 ESF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2017.

Is DA17 ESF safe to buy?

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