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FD17 HJA

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 HJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 85,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 78,363 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 71,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,263 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 62,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 58,442 miles
Pass 17 May 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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FD17 HJA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 FD17 HJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD17 HJA registered?

FD17 HJA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is FD17 HJA safe to buy?

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