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FV17 BFE

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,138 mi
Last recorded48,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 48,138 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 45,888 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 45,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/30-20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 36,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 26,971 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 25,324 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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FV17 BFE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV17 BFE, 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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How do I check the history of FV17 BFE?

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What year was FV17 BFE registered?

FV17 BFE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is FV17 BFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 BFE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV17 BFE have outstanding finance?

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