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GV17 YCY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,539 mi
Last recorded108,539 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV17 YCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 108,539 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 14 Jul 2026 108,530 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 94,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 84,742 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,014 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 60,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,521 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 23,756 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020

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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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GV17 YCY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GV17 YCY, 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 GV17 YCY registered?

GV17 YCY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is GV17 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV17 YCY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV17 YCY have outstanding finance?

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