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AP17 VMM

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,850 mi
Last recorded87,850 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 87,850 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 83,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 82,063 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 82,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 69,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 57,372 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2022 57,372 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

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2021 45,669 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre 3mm

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 33,893 miles

under tray fitted

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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AP17 VMM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP17 VMM, 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 AP17 VMM registered?

AP17 VMM is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AP17 VMM safe to buy?

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