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F6 SWS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,789 mi
Last recorded29,789 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 SWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 29,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,529 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 26,906 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 26,903 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 22,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 19,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 14,957 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 13,273 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 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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F6 SWS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F6 SWS, 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 F6 SWS registered?

F6 SWS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is F6 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F6 SWS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F6 SWS have outstanding finance?

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