CarVerify

Free Car Check

HX17 RNA

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,246 mi
Last recorded73,246 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX17 RNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 73,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 73,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 71,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 69,900 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 69,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the arm the shocker bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 68,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 61,913 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,244 miles

Undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2020 48,842 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,784 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HX17 RNA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 HX17 RNA, 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 HX17 RNA?

You can check the full history of HX17 RNA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HX17 RNA registered?

HX17 RNA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is HX17 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX17 RNA 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.

Does HX17 RNA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HX17 RNA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.