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FA17 PJV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,013 mi
Last recorded78,013 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 PJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 78,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 72,093 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 62,581 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "Rear" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 40,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 2.5 mm @ lowest point" (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge "Approx 3.00 mm @ lowest point" (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 30,652 miles
Pass 21 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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FA17 PJV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA17 PJV, 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 FA17 PJV registered?

FA17 PJV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is FA17 PJV safe to buy?

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Does FA17 PJV have outstanding finance?

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