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GX17 LXN

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,412 mi
Last recorded41,412 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 LXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 41,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 at coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 36,625 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 36,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material join at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 33,039 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 30,070 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 30,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 26,313 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 23,759 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 17,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 12,109 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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GX17 LXN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX17 LXN, 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 GX17 LXN registered?

GX17 LXN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is GX17 LXN safe to buy?

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