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1996 AA

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,407 mi
Last recorded50,407 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1996 AA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 50,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 46,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 46,291 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 40,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 31,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 21,517 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 19,480 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 19,451 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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1996 AA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 1996 AA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1996 AA?

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What year was 1996 AA registered?

1996 AA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is 1996 AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1996 AA 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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