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GL17 LGV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,061 mi
Last recorded88,061 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 88,061 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 74,150 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,321 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 67,321 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 54,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 52,427 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link arm joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 LGV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LGV, 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 LGV registered?

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

Is GL17 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL17 LGV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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