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GN17 OCE

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,611 mi
Last recorded55,611 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN17 OCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 55,611 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 55,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 43,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 31,757 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 28,444 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 25,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 22,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LESSER EFFORT RECORDED FROM NSF (1.2.1 (b) (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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GN17 OCE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN17 OCE, 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 GN17 OCE registered?

GN17 OCE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is GN17 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN17 OCE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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