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FA04 KAR

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,500 mi
Last recorded139,500 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 KAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 139,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2026 89,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 119,762 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 88,756 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,314 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 82,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,144 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 83,742 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 64,061 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 64,040 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 65,530 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 65,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,303 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 46,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,697 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 39,790 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,148 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 28,532 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 28,532 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 20,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 14,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 13,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,528 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 10,232 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 10,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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FA04 KAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FA04 KAR, 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 FA04 KAR registered?

FA04 KAR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is FA04 KAR safe to buy?

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