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FN17 RZD

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,782 mi
Last recorded32,782 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 RZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 32,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER CRACKING EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 30,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track Control/Spring Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track Control/Spring Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,373 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 29,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 27,680 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023 27,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 24,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 22,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 21,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 21,675 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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FN17 RZD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 FN17 RZD, 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 FN17 RZD registered?

FN17 RZD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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