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AU17 XLJ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,528 mi
Last recorded139,528 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 139,528 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 139,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 125,335 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 115,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 109,528 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 3 Mar 2022 101,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 94,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,185 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 XLJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ registered?

AU17 XLJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is AU17 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 XLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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