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9708 PF

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,777 mi
Last recorded45,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9708 PF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 45,777 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 40,499 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 35,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 35,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 30,251 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 5 Jan 2023 30,195 miles

Emissions not tested Service overdue warning on dash and engine malfunction indicator (not willing to carry out emmisions testing) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Damage to rear bumper and boot however still able to access boot

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

Front brake discs are lipped

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2022 24,477 miles

Nearside Front 1/2 plastic wheel arch missing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly perishing, also outer edge won smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage in surface 225/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 19,413 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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9708 PF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 9708 PF, 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 9708 PF registered?

9708 PF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2017.

Is 9708 PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9708 PF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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