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CV17 XRA

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,758 mi
Last recorded119,758 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV17 XRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 119,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges as well (5.2.3 (e))

Front both wiper has some deterioration

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively some surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms /tyre pressure monitor light on/

Fail 14 Jul 2026 119,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges as well (5.2.3 (e))

Front both wiper has some deterioration

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively some surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tpms /tyre pressure monitor light on/

Pass 23 Jul 2025 118,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 118,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 104,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,306 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 46,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 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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CV17 XRA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel 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 CV17 XRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV17 XRA registered?

CV17 XRA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is CV17 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV17 XRA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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