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FA17 TMX

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,961 mi
Last recorded143,961 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 TMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 143,961 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 129,484 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x offside and 1 x nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking in several places (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 129,484 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x offside and 1 x nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking in several places (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,024 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 112,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,147 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,103 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 80,103 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,998 miles

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

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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling between prop and diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,998 miles

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

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

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

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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated coupling between prop and diff (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 47,532 miles

O/S/F tyre bald on edges

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 TMX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA17 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

FA17 TMX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2017.

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