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AF17 DXB

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

179,690 mi
Last recorded179,690 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 DXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 179,690 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2025 170,209 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 155,632 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 143,711 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 140,677 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 130,675 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 119,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring view to some of the testable items

Pass 15 Nov 2022 109,757 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 106,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F Lower spring link control arm ball joint noisy

Fail 10 May 2022 106,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F Lower spring link control arm ball joint noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,800 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 86,569 miles

Engine and undercovers fitted restricted view

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,930 miles

covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,881 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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AF17 DXB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AF17 DXB, 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 AF17 DXB?

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What year was AF17 DXB registered?

AF17 DXB is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AF17 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 DXB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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