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FP17 VVR

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,718 mi
Last recorded49,718 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 VVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 49,718 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 49,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 40,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 31,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 21,663 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,297 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 19,087 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020

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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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FP17 VVR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol 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 FP17 VVR, 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 FP17 VVR registered?

FP17 VVR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is FP17 VVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 VVR 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.

Does FP17 VVR have outstanding finance?

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