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FV17 OBM

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,043 mi
Last recorded92,043 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 OBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 92,043 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 77,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,098 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 63,939 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 63,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Excessively worn on inner edge (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively worn on inner edge (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,980 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,657 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 28,657 miles

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

Pass 30 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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FV17 OBM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBM, 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 FV17 OBM registered?

FV17 OBM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2017.

Is FV17 OBM safe to buy?

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Does FV17 OBM have outstanding finance?

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