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HJ17 XUY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,384 mi
Last recorded44,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 XUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 44,384 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 44,207 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (225/45R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (245/40R18) tyre also devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front driver seat does not allow access to rear passenger seats, however nearside front passenger seat retracts to allow access

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 27,399 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 27,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 19,222 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,080 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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HJ17 XUY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ17 XUY, 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 HJ17 XUY registered?

HJ17 XUY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2017.

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The MOT history for HJ17 XUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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