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GU17 XMS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41,993 mi
Last recorded41,993 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 XMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 41,993 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 36,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 32,396 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 32,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining, Also Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 30,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining, Also Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 27,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 25,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 21,226 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 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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GU17 XMS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GU17 XMS, 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 GU17 XMS registered?

GU17 XMS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2017.

Is GU17 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 XMS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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