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AL04 TML

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 TML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 61,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,770 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 51,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 39,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,924 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 31,924 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 31,924 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 22,525 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indication a fault

Fail 16 Dec 2020 22,525 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat belt buckle MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system indication a fault

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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AL04 TML is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AL04 TML, 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 AL04 TML registered?

AL04 TML is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2017.

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