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GX17 YHL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,068 mi
Last recorded32,068 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 32,068 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 29,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 29,813 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2024 27,818 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 27,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 24,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 20,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 20,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 16,582 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 16,579 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 14,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 13,350 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 YHL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHL, 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 GX17 YHL registered?

GX17 YHL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is GX17 YHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX17 YHL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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