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AK17 YFO

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,123 mi
Last recorded160,123 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 YFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 160,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 160,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 153,850 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 150,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advisory - 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 150,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advisory - 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/45 R17

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 147,633 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2022 143,744 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 143,718 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 130,992 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 116,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2020

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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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AK17 YFO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK17 YFO, 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 AK17 YFO registered?

AK17 YFO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2017.

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