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AU17 XLH

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,919 mi
Last recorded97,919 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 XLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,919 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 73,148 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 71,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 64,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 55,987 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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AU17 XLH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU17 XLH, 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 AU17 XLH registered?

AU17 XLH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is AU17 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 XLH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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