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AL12 AUG

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,764 mi
Last recorded52,764 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 AUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 52,764 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 52,764 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 42,119 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 42,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,129 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 25,437 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 18,683 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 16,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 15,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 14,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 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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AL12 AUG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AL12 AUG, 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 AL12 AUG registered?

AL12 AUG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is AL12 AUG safe to buy?

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