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DU17 HXV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

26,954 mi
Last recorded26,954 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 HXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 26,954 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 26,954 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner wheel rim cracked. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 24,906 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (d))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 18 Mar 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative both tell tale lights. (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 26 Mar 2024 23,027 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot front tyres getting low, tread depth o 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre lightly wearing on inner edges.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 26 Mar 2024 23,027 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bot front tyres getting low, tread depth o 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre lightly wearing on inner edges.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 17,262 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 16,173 miles

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

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

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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DU17 HXV 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 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 DU17 HXV, 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 DU17 HXV registered?

DU17 HXV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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