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J17 FGS

2015 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,702 mi
Last recorded11,702 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 FGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 11,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling bar broken headlamp aim not affected

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 11,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front curved arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 9,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has kerb damage on outer sidewall (225/40/18/92y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 9,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has kerb damage on outer sidewall (225/40/18/92y) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 9,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 8,316 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 7,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 6,283 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2018 5,149 miles

n/s and n/s/r tyres has cuts on side walls

under trays covering up under side view

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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J17 FGS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 J17 FGS, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J17 FGS registered?

J17 FGS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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