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BT17 XBD

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,890 mi
Last recorded76,890 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 76,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 67,192 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 55,535 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,250 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 36,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 30,270 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 30,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 24,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 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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BT17 XBD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT17 XBD, 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 BT17 XBD registered?

BT17 XBD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2017.

Is BT17 XBD safe to buy?

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