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HV17 JZK

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,454 mi
Last recorded47,454 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 JZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 47,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 44,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 41,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 41,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 36,339 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 17,317 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 17,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 17,226 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 17,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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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HV17 JZK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV17 JZK, 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 HV17 JZK registered?

HV17 JZK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is HV17 JZK safe to buy?

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