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DS17 OVJ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,395 mi
Last recorded75,395 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 OVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 75,395 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 72,325 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 63,195 miles

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

engine bay under shield slight damage

Fail 26 Apr 2024 63,194 miles

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

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

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

engine bay under shield slight damage

Pass 2 May 2023 53,519 miles

Brakes worn message displayed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low & the tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low & the tyre is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper & lower engine covers fitted & floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 24 May 2022 46,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2022 46,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 40,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 30,772 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 30,282 miles

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

Pass 22 May 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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DS17 OVJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS17 OVJ, 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 DS17 OVJ registered?

DS17 OVJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is DS17 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS17 OVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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