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DK13 SEL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,864 mi
Last recorded69,864 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 SEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,864 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 69,864 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 58,616 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 58,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 48,680 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 48,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 43,407 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 36,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,614 miles

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

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))

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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DK13 SEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 DK13 SEL, 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 DK13 SEL registered?

DK13 SEL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is DK13 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK13 SEL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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