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AL17 HEY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,191 mi
Last recorded166,191 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL17 HEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 166,191 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 131,571 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 131,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,960 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 105,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,741 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 49,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm wearing on edges and wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 41,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,073 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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AL17 HEY 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 80%.

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 AL17 HEY, 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 AL17 HEY registered?

AL17 HEY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AL17 HEY safe to buy?

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