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DB13 WEN

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,845 mi
Last recorded88,845 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB13 WEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 88,845 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 84,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve WHEEL REPAIRED N/S/F INNER (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 84,853 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROACHING LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,490 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 79,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 74,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FEW STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FEW STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 64,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 48,922 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,998 miles
Pass 19 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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DB13 WEN 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 DB13 WEN, 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 DB13 WEN registered?

DB13 WEN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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