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GJ17 PUV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,741 mi
Last recorded120,741 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 PUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 120,741 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 109,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 97,055 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 97,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall and outside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails

Pass 20 Jul 2023 88,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 88,234 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,579 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 68,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 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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GJ17 PUV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ17 PUV, 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 GJ17 PUV registered?

GJ17 PUV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2017.

Is GJ17 PUV safe to buy?

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Does GJ17 PUV have outstanding finance?

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