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AP17 FTP

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,876 mi
Last recorded62,876 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 FTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 62,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 52,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 44,229 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 44,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 35,012 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 35,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 24,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 24,179 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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AP17 FTP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc electric 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 AP17 FTP, 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 AP17 FTP registered?

AP17 FTP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AP17 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 FTP 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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