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AL17 BAS

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,981 mi
Last recorded84,981 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL17 BAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 84,981 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2025 84,981 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,491 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 72,491 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 57,596 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 57,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2022 55,223 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 55,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 51,352 miles

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

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

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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AL17 BAS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 AL17 BAS, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL17 BAS registered?

AL17 BAS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is AL17 BAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL17 BAS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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