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GY17 VCW

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,492 mi
Last recorded78,492 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 VCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 78,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in front of stearing wheel (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear center top brake light not working but do not know if connected

Fail 26 May 2026 78,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear center top brake light not working but do not know if connected

Pass 20 May 2025 72,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear center brake light not working but may not be connected

Pass 23 May 2024 64,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 55,373 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 43,757 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 43,752 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 36,781 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 8 Jul 2020 33,722 miles
Pass 23 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 VCW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY17 VCW, 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 GY17 VCW registered?

GY17 VCW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is GY17 VCW safe to buy?

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