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DW12 LEY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW12 LEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 91,165 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both(Offside & Nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both(Offside & Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both(Offside & Nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 91,155 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction multimedia gadget (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both(Offside & Nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both(Offside & Nearside) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both(Offside & Nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 78,472 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 78,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

emissions too clean to obtain a reading

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,364 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 54,364 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 42,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 32,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 30,355 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 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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DW12 LEY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 DW12 LEY, 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 DW12 LEY registered?

DW12 LEY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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