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HJ66 YLY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,599 mi
Last recorded48,599 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ66 YLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 48,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 40,039 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 40,059 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 40,039 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 32,626 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 29,709 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 25,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 25,201 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 21,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 18,660 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 15,723 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 15,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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HJ66 YLY 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 HJ66 YLY, 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 HJ66 YLY registered?

HJ66 YLY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2017.

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