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DA17 VKU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,982 mi
Last recorded30,982 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 VKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2025 30,982 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 27,390 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 23,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and in poor condition. Tread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm) and is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 20,668 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear treads on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm) and outer side walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 16,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 12,512 miles

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 VKU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKU, 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 DA17 VKU registered?

DA17 VKU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is DA17 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA17 VKU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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