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H17 MAY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,954 mi
Last recorded47,954 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 MAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 47,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2024 38,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides starting to smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 29,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 21,315 miles

engine, under trays and floor covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2021 13,449 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 13,449 miles

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 12,209 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 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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H17 MAY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H17 MAY, 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 H17 MAY registered?

H17 MAY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is H17 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 MAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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