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GY17 CVD

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,975 mi
Last recorded74,975 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 CVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,975 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 71,513 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 62,019 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Jun 2024 62,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Jul 2023 50,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.(on limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.(on limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front(on limit) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,155 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,511 miles
Pass 8 May 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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GY17 CVD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 GY17 CVD, 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 GY17 CVD registered?

GY17 CVD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is GY17 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY17 CVD 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.

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