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EX17 GXU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,368 mi
Last recorded150,368 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX17 GXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 150,368 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 140,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush on 45 degree forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3 mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush on 45 degree forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres just under 3 mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 122,474 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 78,210 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 78,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 71,737 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 71,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,266 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 51,480 miles

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

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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EX17 GXU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX17 GXU, 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 EX17 GXU?

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What year was EX17 GXU registered?

EX17 GXU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is EX17 GXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX17 GXU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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