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C23 FFY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 FFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 83,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,552 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 73,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,383 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,765 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 46,994 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 38,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn devoid of tread and perished very close to being through to ply

Nearside Rear Inner tyre devoid of tread and very close to being through ply

Pass 3 Oct 2020 31,155 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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C23 FFY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C23 FFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C23 FFY?

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What year was C23 FFY registered?

C23 FFY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2017.

Is C23 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 FFY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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