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GU17 TWF

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,416 mi
Last recorded61,416 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 TWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 61,416 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 61,416 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf tyre outer wall damaged no cords exposed

Pass 2 Aug 2024 57,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 55,883 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 48,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 41,615 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 41,191 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 41,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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GU17 TWF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol 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 GU17 TWF, 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 GU17 TWF registered?

GU17 TWF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is GU17 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 TWF 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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