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AJ17 HPL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,830 mi
Last recorded61,830 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 HPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 61,830 miles

full under covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2025 61,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 53,404 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 47,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 30,032 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,116 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 25,116 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears split open on inner edge (245/40r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts heavily perished on edges (225/45r18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 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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AJ17 HPL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 AJ17 HPL, 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 AJ17 HPL registered?

AJ17 HPL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is AJ17 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ17 HPL 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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