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M23 LVS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,044 mi
Last recorded6,044 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 LVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 6,044 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2026 5,412 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 5,412 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 26,998 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 26,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 4,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 22,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 4,314 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 18,734 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 18,734 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 4,206 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 13,425 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 4,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 4,117 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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M23 LVS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 M23 LVS, 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 M23 LVS registered?

M23 LVS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is M23 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 LVS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M23 LVS have outstanding finance?

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