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AF17 SJF

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,337 mi
Last recorded85,337 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 SJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 85,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,961 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 64,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 51,631 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 51,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,352 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming out of shape

Fail 28 Apr 2022 37,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre becoming out of shape

Pass 16 Apr 2021 27,970 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2020 21,886 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 7 Apr 2020 21,857 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components

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 SJF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF17 SJF, 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

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What year was AF17 SJF registered?

AF17 SJF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AF17 SJF safe to buy?

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