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AXE 1P

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,228 mi
Last recorded76,228 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXE 1P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 76,228 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 76,228 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 73,029 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,236 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 50,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 33,825 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 33,821 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,781 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 26,135 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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AXE 1P is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 AXE 1P, 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 AXE 1P registered?

AXE 1P is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is AXE 1P safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXE 1P shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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