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FIL 2885

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,554 mi
Last recorded98,554 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 2885
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,478 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 81,713 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 81,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,865 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Jan 2023 60,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2022 39,433 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 23,907 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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FIL 2885 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 75%.

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 FIL 2885, 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 FIL 2885?

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What year was FIL 2885 registered?

FIL 2885 is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is FIL 2885 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 2885 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIL 2885 have outstanding finance?

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