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HS17 DCZ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,667 mi
Last recorded171,667 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS17 DCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 171,667 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 171,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bent arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 139,086 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 139,086 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,020 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 77,702 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Sep 2021 54,000 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 28,909 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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HS17 DCZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HS17 DCZ, 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 HS17 DCZ registered?

HS17 DCZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2017.

Is HS17 DCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS17 DCZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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