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AS11 RAF

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,724 mi
Last recorded83,724 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS11 RAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 150,736 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 81,038 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack /stone chip centre of centre windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 81,036 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack /stone chip centre of centre windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre between 2/3mm close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 136,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 136,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 118,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x1 Screw ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 63,766 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,739 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 101,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,878 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,425 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,866 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 42,866 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Reg spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,527 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 59,527 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 25,899 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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AS11 RAF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AS11 RAF, 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 AS11 RAF registered?

AS11 RAF is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is AS11 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS11 RAF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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