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UK17 ABC

2017 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,666 mi
Last recorded159,666 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes Unknown17,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK17 ABC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 159,666 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 159,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 155,000 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

slight smell of fumes from engine bay

Pass 2 May 2024 148,745 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 148,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 136,706 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 May 2023 123,805 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 101,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,097 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 97,536 miles

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,903 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,238 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,985 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 69,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 58,181 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 58,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,369 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 31,645 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 4,539 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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UK17 ABC is a 2017 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.7% with a typical mileage of 17,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UK17 ABC is a 2017 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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