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GX17 BBF

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,574 mi
Last recorded90,574 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 BBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,574 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 86,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 86,484 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,490 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 74,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,796 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 61,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,364 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

both number plates discolouring

Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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GX17 BBF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX17 BBF, 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 GX17 BBF registered?

GX17 BBF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is GX17 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX17 BBF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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