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5 XJ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,568 mi
Last recorded90,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 XJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 90,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 82,536 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 62,433 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2023 62,354 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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2022 51,333 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 34,304 miles

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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5 XJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 5 XJ, 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.

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What year was 5 XJ registered?

5 XJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is 5 XJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 XJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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