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HY17 JLV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,371 mi
Last recorded133,371 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 JLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 133,371 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 133,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 124,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,597 miles

manufactures plastic under tray and sills covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2025 103,585 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS ON, flashing indicating fault (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,021 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 55,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 31,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 25,962 miles

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

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 JLV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 HY17 JLV, 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

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What year was HY17 JLV registered?

HY17 JLV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is HY17 JLV safe to buy?

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