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EF17 ARX

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,069 mi
Last recorded81,069 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 ARX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 81,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 59,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2022 42,009 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 26,737 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 17,269 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 15,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 22 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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EF17 ARX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EF17 ARX, 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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How do I check the history of EF17 ARX?

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What year was EF17 ARX registered?

EF17 ARX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is EF17 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF17 ARX shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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