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AE17 RFO

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,617 mi
Last recorded150,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 150,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2025 145,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 136,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 134,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 129,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 122,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 109,828 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 97,198 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 87,821 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 70,774 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 70,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 65,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 55,726 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 47,531 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,875 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 RFO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RFO, 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 RFO registered?

AE17 RFO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2017.

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