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EO17 GDU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,931 mi
Last recorded179,931 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO17 GDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 179,931 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 170,038 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 158,682 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 148,090 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 134,912 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 May 2023 100,852 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 100,739 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,931 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - low tread depth

Rear Inner brake pads - worn low

Pass 19 May 2022 59,033 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre scrubbed on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also scrubbed on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 50,377 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Fail 23 May 2020 50,377 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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EO17 GDU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EO17 GDU, 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 EO17 GDU registered?

EO17 GDU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is EO17 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO17 GDU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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