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2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC3.0L Diesel

KD17 AFX

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With 88,279 miles recorded, this Black 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC runs on Diesel with a 2987cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

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Expires 20/06/2027
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2017
Engine
2987cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 4 June 2026 at 88,279 miles, but the tester recorded front brake discs worn and pitted, front tyre cuts, and a rear tyre bulge that caused a failure the day before. Recurring front‑disc wear, thin rear brake pads and progressive tyre damage indicate a worsening maintenance trend, rather than a stable one. At nine years old the car has accumulated 88,279 miles, averaging just under 10,000 miles per year – a typical usage pattern for a vehicle of this age. Mileage increments between tests are consistent, rising from 59,174 miles in June 2021 to 71,224 miles in June 2023 and to 88,279 miles in June 2026, showing no abrupt spikes or long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of all four tyres, confirming that the rear tyre bulge has been remedied and that tread depths exceed the 1.6 mm legal minimum. Inspection of the front brake discs for scoring and the rear brake pads for wear is essential, as both have been flagged repeatedly. Finally, a visual check of the suspension bushes, wheel bearings and any corrosion around the chassis will ensure that no hidden structural issues accompany the documented wear items.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 17:33
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle cleared its most recent MOT on 4 June 2026 at 88,279 miles, but the tester recorded front brake discs worn and pitted, front tyre cuts, and a rear tyre bulge that caused a failure the day before. Recurring front‑disc wear, thin rear brake pads and progressive tyre damage indicate a worsening maintenance trend, rather than a stable one. At nine years old the car has accumulated 88,279 miles, averaging just under 10,000 miles per year – a typical usage pattern for a vehicle of this age. Mileage increments between tests are consistent, rising from 59,174 miles in June 2021 to 71,224 miles in June 2023 and to 88,279 miles in June 2026, showing no abrupt spikes or long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of all four tyres, confirming that the rear tyre bulge has been remedied and that tread depths exceed the 1.6 mm legal minimum. Inspection of the front brake discs for scoring and the rear brake pads for wear is essential, as both have been flagged repeatedly. Finally, a visual check of the suspension bushes, wheel bearings and any corrosion around the chassis will ensure that no hidden structural issues accompany the documented wear items.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2017 Mercedes-Benz Glc (KD17 AFX) has a recorded MOT history spanning from June 2024 to June 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (18 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 40 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to split bulge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge to outer wall. (5.2.3 (d)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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