MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
milage not displayed
n/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
slight play in n/s/f wheel
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
milage not displayed
n/s/r brake binding slightly
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
rear brake pipes corroded
slight play in n/s/f wheel
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
unable to read odometer
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
unable to read odometer
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
speedo only half illumanated and trip and oddometer illegable
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
speedo only half illumanated and trip and oddometer illegable
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A17 FPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A17 FPB, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A17 FPB registered?
A17 FPB is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2000.
Is A17 FPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for A17 FPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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