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FY17 LKP

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,431 mi
Last recorded107,431 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 LKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 107,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch loose.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 64,012 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 28 Feb 2024 64,012 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 28 Feb 2023 54,875 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 54,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,329 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,212 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 32,252 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 31,011 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 30,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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 LKP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LKP, 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 FY17 LKP registered?

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

Is FY17 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 LKP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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