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HT17 EVL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,270 mi
Last recorded91,270 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT17 EVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 91,270 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,895 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,893 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,164 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 82,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,196 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,547 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 43,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed STRETCHED WEBBING (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 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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HT17 EVL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HT17 EVL, 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 HT17 EVL registered?

HT17 EVL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is HT17 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT17 EVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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