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1 FJP

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,324 mi
Last recorded31,324 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 31,324 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 29,197 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 29,187 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 26,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 23,811 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 19,786 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 19,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread almost through to cords on inner edge

Offside Front tyre tread worn almost through to cords on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread almost through to cords on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2021 14,168 miles

Under shield fitted unable to fully check fuel & brake lines.

Wet Test

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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1 FJP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 1 FJP, 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 1 FJP registered?

1 FJP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is 1 FJP safe to buy?

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