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A17 FPB

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,533 mi
Last recorded165,533 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 165,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to read odometer

Fail 12 Mar 2013

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011
Pass 25 Mar 2010 114,345 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 100,994 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 87,663 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,306 miles

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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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.

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