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DU17 WVE

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,061 mi
Last recorded97,061 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 WVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 97,061 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 85,577 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

vehicle interior or rear boot, load or other items, would prevent a proper test being carried out - unless the load removed. boot pane structure not allowing full inspection,

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,819 miles

rear brake disc's lipped & worn

Pass 11 Feb 2022 58,603 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,841 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 49,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in the outer sidewall, exposing cords of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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DU17 WVE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU17 WVE, 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 DU17 WVE registered?

DU17 WVE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is DU17 WVE safe to buy?

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