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2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C2.0L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

VU17 AFX

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C is a Hybrid Electric (Clean) vehicle with a 1991cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 71,235.

MOT
Expired
Expires 16/06/2026
Tax
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Fuel
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2017
Engine
1991cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a stable and consistent maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on 17 June 2025 at 71,235 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean sheet across the last five years suggests that the previous owners maintained a proactive approach to upkeep, addressing potential mechanical or structural issues before they triggered a failure or an advisory. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for a modern vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Between June 2021 at 45,818 miles and June 2025 at 71,235 miles, the car covered 25,417 miles, indicating a steady rate of use rather than long periods of stagnation or heavy strain. The intervals between tests are regular, occurring within a few days of the anniversary date each year, which reduces the risk of undetected component degradation such as perished seals or brake fluid contamination often associated with long-standing vehicles. While the MOT record shows no recorded faults, a buyer should still perform physical inspections of common wear points for this Mercedes C-Class generation. Given the lack of advisories regarding corrosion, the structural integrity of the underbody and suspension mounts should be checked for any early signs of surface rust. You should also verify the condition of the suspension bushes and lateral control arms, as these can wear without necessarily triggering an MOT failure until they reach a point of significant play.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

63
/ 100 · Average
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Finance
Locked
Write-off
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Salvage
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Imported
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Exported
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Scrapped
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Destruction
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V5C Logbook
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a stable and consistent maintenance history. The most recent inspection conducted on 17 June 2025 at 71,235 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean sheet across the last five years suggests that the previous owners maintained a proactive approach to upkeep, addressing potential mechanical or structural issues before they triggered a failure or an advisory. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical annual use for a modern vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Between June 2021 at 45,818 miles and June 2025 at 71,235 miles, the car covered 25,417 miles, indicating a steady rate of use rather than long periods of stagnation or heavy strain. The intervals between tests are regular, occurring within a few days of the anniversary date each year, which reduces the risk of undetected component degradation such as perished seals or brake fluid contamination often associated with long-standing vehicles. While the MOT record shows no recorded faults, a buyer should still perform physical inspections of common wear points for this Mercedes C-Class generation. Given the lack of advisories regarding corrosion, the structural integrity of the underbody and suspension mounts should be checked for any early signs of surface rust. You should also verify the condition of the suspension bushes and lateral control arms, as these can wear without necessarily triggering an MOT failure until they reach a point of significant play.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz C (VU17 AFX), we found 4 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to June 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mercedes-Benz has a 100% success rate (4 passes and 0 fails). Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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