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HY17 HVL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,613 mi
Last recorded113,613 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 HVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 113,613 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 109,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 109,423 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 92,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 92,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,109 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 74,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2022 59,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,915 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 39,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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HY17 HVL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HY17 HVL, 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 HY17 HVL registered?

HY17 HVL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is HY17 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY17 HVL shows 12 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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