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AL13 WLS

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,607 mi
Last recorded146,607 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL13 WLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 146,607 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 146,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, tyres badly shouldered on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damage. (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pad low warning message illuminated

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 130,575 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x F tyres RFT / 2x R tyres STD

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Mis-shaped and extreme shoulder wear. (225/40/19) STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall damage. (255/35/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pad low warning message illuminated

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,324 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 111,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,315 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 90,314 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,561 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 33,697 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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AL13 WLS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AL13 WLS, 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 AL13 WLS registered?

AL13 WLS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2017.

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