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GL17 LGF

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,356 mi
Last recorded160,356 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 LGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 160,356 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 134,156 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 134,156 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 115,625 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,545 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 105,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,843 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 91,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 83,171 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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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GL17 LGF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL17 LGF, 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 GL17 LGF registered?

GL17 LGF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2017.

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