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2017 Mercedes-benz C
MOT Status
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71,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both side rear driveshafts corroded
engine and under body covers fitted
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both side rear driveshafts corroded
engine and under body covers fitted
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
both side rear driveshafts slightly corroded
engine and under body covers fitted
front wipers smear slightly
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
can't check sills fully kit fitted
engine and under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front tyres non run flat
brake servo and master cylinder fitted behind covers can't inspect fully
engine and under body covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre non run flat
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front tyres non run flat
brake servo and master cylinder fitted behind covers can't inspect fully
engine and under body covers fitted
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front bold on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
both front and off side rear tyres non run flat
engine and under body covers fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU17 YFO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 GU17 YFO, 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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GU17 YFO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.
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