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E5 HXK

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,278 mi
Last recorded118,278 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 HXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 118,278 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 16 May 2025 112,079 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 112,077 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 105,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 98,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 90,938 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 83,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,691 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,923 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,199 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,031 miles

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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E5 HXK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E5 HXK, 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 E5 HXK registered?

E5 HXK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is E5 HXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 HXK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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