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GRZ 1397

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

34,497 mi
Last recorded34,497 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 1397
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 34,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm of tread and wearing bald on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 30,804 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 27,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 24,303 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2022 21,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 17,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 14,980 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 14,980 miles

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

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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GRZ 1397 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol 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 GRZ 1397, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GRZ 1397 registered?

GRZ 1397 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is GRZ 1397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRZ 1397 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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