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DA51 GAV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,658 mi
Last recorded126,658 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 126,658 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 126,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 74,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 117,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 66,819 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 106,227 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 58,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 99,394 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 57,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,253 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 48,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 48,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 79,745 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 47,920 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,837 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 67,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 9 Nov 2019 47,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (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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DA51 GAV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DA51 GAV, 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 DA51 GAV registered?

DA51 GAV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2017.

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