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GC15 ACE

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC15 ACE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,956 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower central (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 68,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage to chords 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower central (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 56,650 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 56,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear signs of possible crack/fracture on inner wheel rim.unable to be sure.requires further investigation

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 47,320 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 38,669 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 27,410 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 27,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 21,946 miles

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

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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GC15 ACE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GC15 ACE, 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 GC15 ACE registered?

GC15 ACE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2017.

Is GC15 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC15 ACE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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