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DG17 HXU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,218 mi
Last recorded90,218 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 HXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 90,218 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 86,860 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 86,818 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 82,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 77,795 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 75,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 68,152 miles

Covers fit to the underside of vehicle obstructing view of certain components

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 58,218 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2021 58,218 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2020 45,400 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2020 45,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

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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DG17 HXU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 DG17 HXU, 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

How do I check the history of DG17 HXU?

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What year was DG17 HXU registered?

DG17 HXU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is DG17 HXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG17 HXU 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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