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CJ17 FLV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,393 mi
Last recorded65,393 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 65,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 51,446 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 33,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 25,898 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 25,886 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020

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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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CJ17 FLV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CJ17 FLV, 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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How do I check the history of CJ17 FLV?

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What year was CJ17 FLV registered?

CJ17 FLV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is CJ17 FLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ17 FLV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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