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1717 R

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1717 R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 64,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 62,667 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 62,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,834 miles

TPMS light illuminated on the dash

Fail 30 Jul 2024 56,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

TPMS light illuminated on the dash

Pass 31 Jul 2023 50,851 miles

undertrays fitted all underneath car blocking view to some components

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,349 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 32,141 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,319 miles

Centre seatbelt buckle cracked

NSF top arm split

NSF tyre worn and sidewall perished

front pads 70% worn

Fail 4 Dec 2017 73,319 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre seatbelt buckle cracked

NSF top arm split

NSF tyre worn and sidewall perished

front pads 70% worn

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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1717 R is a 2018 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 70%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 1717 R, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1717 R registered?

1717 R is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is 1717 R safe to buy?

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