CarVerify

Free Car Check

FT17 DRV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,223 mi
Last recorded76,223 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 DRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 76,223 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 76,132 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 63,375 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 2 Jul 2024 49,759 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 36,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 29 Jun 2022 25,851 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 18,749 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))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm... minimum is 1.6mm

Pass 8 Jul 2020 16,308 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn/feathered

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FT17 DRV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FT17 DRV, 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 FT17 DRV?

You can check the full history of FT17 DRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FT17 DRV registered?

FT17 DRV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is FT17 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 DRV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FT17 DRV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FT17 DRV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.