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FH17 FDO

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,557 mi
Last recorded189,557 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 FDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 189,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 173,421 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 161,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 147,153 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 128,688 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 113,767 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 99,489 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2020 99,432 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (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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FH17 FDO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FH17 FDO, 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 FH17 FDO registered?

FH17 FDO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is FH17 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH17 FDO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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