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FY17 OHV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,577 mi
Last recorded170,577 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 OHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 170,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front bracket for vacuum pipes and valves fitted to engine broken

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 170,532 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury n/s/r lamp unit damaged likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface n/s/r lamp unit damaged (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front bracket for vacuum pipes and valves fitted to engine broken

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 149,008 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 149,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil level low

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 116,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,717 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 96,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,676 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Flexible coupling prop shaft to rear axle, cracking around circumference (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disks substantially worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 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 OHV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 OHV, 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 OHV registered?

FY17 OHV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is FY17 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 OHV 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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