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DA17 ETY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,345 mi
Last recorded43,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 43,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,097 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 35,591 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 30,280 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,778 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 26,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 25,916 miles

undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Fail 29 Oct 2021 25,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted obscurring some parts

Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,346 miles

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 30 Oct 2020 22,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

engine cover & plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Apr 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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DA17 ETY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ETY, 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 ETY registered?

DA17 ETY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is DA17 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA17 ETY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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