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FA66 AHX

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,229 mi
Last recorded85,229 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA66 AHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 85,229 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damage and loose

Fail 4 May 2026 85,229 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damage and loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,559 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS Light on

Fail 7 Apr 2025 73,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS Light on

Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 45,312 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 45,121 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction cant remove bracket as stuck firmly to screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

4 x winter tyres fitted

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 35,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 24,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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FA66 AHX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FA66 AHX, 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 FA66 AHX registered?

FA66 AHX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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