Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 532 vehicles, the 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto (2017)

532 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.9% first-time pass rate

2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto

CarHunch analysed 532 real MOT records for the 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 220 AMG Line D is a worry: only 62.4% pass first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and that's concerning for a car that's now seven years old. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at 0%, so when these cars do fail, it's typically fixable rather than safety-critical.

These 532 diesel examples are running at a median mileage of 64,635 miles, which is reasonable for the age, yet they're still averaging 0.2 failures per test—suggesting wear-related issues rather than systemic design flaws. If you're considering one, budget for remedial work before or shortly after purchase, and have a pre-buy inspection focus on the specific failure patterns that knock out nearly 38% of these cars at MOT time.

The 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.2

Over 2.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

65k

Middle half: 50k–79k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 532 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 532 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	528	92.9%	0.2

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,805 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 29%

524

Black 23.2%

419

Grey 19.9%

359

Silver 16.7%

302

White 10.3%

186

Red 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

64,635

typical

49,505

low mileage

78,500

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto vehicles fall between 49,505 and 78,500 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 49,505 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 49,505–78,500 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Autos sit.

⚠ Over 105,975 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Auto — Still on the Road

Most 2017 Mercedes Benz C 220 Amg Line D Autos are still being driven.

Strong survival — 221 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.2

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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