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AE17 RBF

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

156,096 mi
Last recorded156,096 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 RBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 156,096 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 155,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 155,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 136,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 119,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 119,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 105,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 93,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,138 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 58,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 51,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly & on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 32,096 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,916 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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AE17 RBF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AE17 RBF, 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 AE17 RBF registered?

AE17 RBF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is AE17 RBF safe to buy?

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