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C7 HGH

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,682 mi
Last recorded71,682 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 71,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 71,681 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2025 60,205 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,545 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 41,168 miles

no smoke detected no printout

Pass 6 Oct 2022 30,659 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 30,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 26,222 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 26,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 24,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 23,262 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (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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C7 HGH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C7 HGH, 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 C7 HGH registered?

C7 HGH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2017.

Is C7 HGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 HGH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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