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FE17 DHU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

93,241 mi
Last recorded93,241 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 DHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 93,241 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 93,200 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025
Fail 2 Sep 2025 93,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,958 miles

Engine sounded abit rattily on start up

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 79,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine sounded abit rattily on start up

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 64,293 miles

Front both wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 64,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 48,565 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 48,565 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,773 miles

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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FE17 DHU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 FE17 DHU, 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

How do I check the history of FE17 DHU?

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What year was FE17 DHU registered?

FE17 DHU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is FE17 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 DHU shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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