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AF17 VFW

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,394 mi
Last recorded85,394 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 85,394 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 75,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2024 75,829 miles

Offside Rear Outer Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 66,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 55,479 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Covers and under trays fitted, obscuring full view of engine and underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2022 46,207 miles

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.

Pass 30 Dec 2020 38,731 miles

covers/undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 28,478 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 VFW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

AF17 VFW is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is AF17 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 VFW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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