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FX17 NCV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,040 mi
Last recorded182,040 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 NCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 182,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres worn on inner tread areas

Fail 1 Apr 2026 182,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure caliper retaining clip (1.1.21 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres worn on inner tread areas

Pass 1 Apr 2025 168,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody covers fitted.

Fail 1 Apr 2025 168,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody covers fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 148,784 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 148,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 124,673 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 97,243 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 83,858 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 83,858 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,921 miles

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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FX17 NCV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FX17 NCV, 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 FX17 NCV registered?

FX17 NCV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2017.

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