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FE17 HFD

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,382 mi
Last recorded71,382 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 HFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 71,382 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 62,368 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 62,368 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 54,889 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 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 49,148 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 49,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 38,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 38,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,043 miles

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

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 HFD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FE17 HFD, 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 FE17 HFD registered?

FE17 HFD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is FE17 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 HFD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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