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FY17 LKC

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,214 mi
Last recorded106,214 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 106,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 106,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 91,589 miles

tpms light on

Fail 12 Jun 2025 91,589 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted lower slider/retaining pin rattling around in carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 7 Jun 2024 78,947 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 78,947 miles

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 68,549 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 52,858 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 52,858 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 41,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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FY17 LKC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LKC, 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 LKC registered?

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

Is FY17 LKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 LKC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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