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FT17 GTU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,120 mi
Last recorded129,120 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 GTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 129,120 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 128,868 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 118,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 105,069 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 105,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 92,252 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,495 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 79,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 78,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 62,360 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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FT17 GTU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FT17 GTU, 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 FT17 GTU registered?

FT17 GTU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is FT17 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 GTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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