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AD17 BKE

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 BKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,169 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 88,167 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 82,941 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 82,941 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,465 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 59,292 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 59,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,896 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 37,794 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 37,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 37,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 37,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 5,083 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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AD17 BKE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AD17 BKE, 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 AD17 BKE registered?

AD17 BKE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is AD17 BKE safe to buy?

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