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FY17 HYV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 HYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 116,008 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,922 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 88,419 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,596 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 58,213 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 46,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch liners, body sill covers and engine covers obscuring view to vehicle structure and components.

Fail 30 Apr 2021 46,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle fitted with under trays, wheel arch liners, body sill covers and engine covers obscuring view to vehicle structure and components.

Fail 31 Mar 2021 45,282 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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 33,632 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 33,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated. On inspection Brake pads show wear but not enough to illuminate wear light. Indicating break wear indicator fault.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 HYV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HYV, 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

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What year was FY17 HYV registered?

FY17 HYV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FY17 HYV safe to buy?

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