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DL17 PXV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,461 mi
Last recorded68,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 PXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 68,461 miles

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

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 63,831 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 63,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Staight arm connected to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm connected to shock absorber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 60 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 56,977 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 56,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 48,312 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2022 48,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 33,360 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 28,087 miles
Pass 18 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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DL17 PXV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DL17 PXV, 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 DL17 PXV registered?

DL17 PXV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is DL17 PXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 PXV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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