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DP17 MZZ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,858 mi
Last recorded93,858 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP17 MZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 93,858 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 78,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,185 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 51,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 49,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 34,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2020 39,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 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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DP17 MZZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DP17 MZZ, 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 DP17 MZZ registered?

DP17 MZZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is DP17 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP17 MZZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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