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17 AKV

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,511 mi
Last recorded49,511 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 49,511 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 42,748 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,422 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 31,973 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 31,971 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 25,115 miles

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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17 AKV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 17 AKV, 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 8 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 17 AKV registered?

17 AKV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2018.

Is 17 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 AKV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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