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FY17 HVH

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,930 mi
Last recorded51,930 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 HVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 51,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 41,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT 245/40 R 18 97W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody panels fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Aug 2024 29,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged minor in centre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under bonnet and body panels fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 22,001 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2023 22,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 21,060 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 20,453 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 20,017 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2020 20,017 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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FY17 HVH 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 77.8%.

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 FY17 HVH, 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 FY17 HVH?

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What year was FY17 HVH registered?

FY17 HVH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is FY17 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 HVH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY17 HVH have outstanding finance?

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