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H17 PGN

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,810 mi
Last recorded98,810 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 PGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,810 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 136,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 129,495 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 122,038 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 117,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 114,463 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 114,461 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,739 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 102,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 91,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 74,745 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,868 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre has cut in sidewall, been repaired, unable to inspect for cords

N/S/R Tyre sidewall has cut in it, been repaired but unable to inspect cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,313 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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H17 PGN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,798cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H17 PGN, 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 PGN registered?

H17 PGN is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is H17 PGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 PGN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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