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H8 BFW

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,853 mi
Last recorded70,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 BFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,853 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 70,853 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 49,645 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 31,265 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 18,592 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 16,509 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 14,285 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 225/40r/19/93y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 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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H8 BFW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H8 BFW, 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 H8 BFW registered?

H8 BFW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is H8 BFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 BFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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