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HV17 XKZ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,266 mi
Last recorded55,266 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 XKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 55,266 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 49,421 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 49,358 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall and tyre on 1.6mm 2254518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 40,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 40,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 28,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 20,806 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 13,864 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 11,246 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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HV17 XKZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV17 XKZ?

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What year was HV17 XKZ registered?

HV17 XKZ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is HV17 XKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV17 XKZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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