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2017 Mercedes-Benz Unknown 2.1L Diesel · VZ 1238

VZ 1238

2017 Mercedes-Benz Unknown (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2017. Recorded mileage 30,782 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ Unknown
Year / Origin
2017 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01/12/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
30,782 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/12/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2017
Engine
2143cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a stable and clean maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 2 December 2025 at 30,782 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This consistent performance across the last five annual tests indicates that the primary mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable parameters without any history of recurring failures or progressive degradation. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,420 miles per year. Between the December 2021 test at 17,146 miles and the December 2025 test at 30,782 miles, the car covered only 13,636 miles. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain, engine components, and suspension. However, the long intervals between tests can sometimes indicate periods of standing, which may lead to dry rot in rubber components or fluid breakdown. Given the lack of recorded advisories, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage storage. Check the brake discs for flat spotting or excessive surface corrosion, as infrequent use often prevents the pads from cleaning the rotors. Inspect the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls for cracking or per, which occurs due to age regardless of tread depth. Ensure the brake fluid has been replaced recently, as it absorbs moisture over time even in low-use vehicles.

VZ 1238 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
  • 30,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
93
/ 100 · Excellent
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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VZ 1238 Mileage History

  1. 20/12/202117,146 mi
  2. 19/12/202220,434 mi+3,288 mi
  3. 21/11/202323,691 mi+3,257 mi
  4. 20/11/202427,350 mi+3,659 mi
  5. 02/12/202530,782 mi+3,432 mi

Average of roughly 3,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VZ 1238 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Jun 2026, 16:08
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz Unknown (VZ 1238) between December 2021 and December 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

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