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K17 AFA

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,413 mi
Last recorded44,413 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 AFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 44,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 42,323 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,912 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,305 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 37,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords seen through cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 36,796 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 34,876 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 34,333 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 34,333 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 32,183 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 32,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,549 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 28,466 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,089 miles

nain in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2015 19,481 miles

front brake pads and disc wear slight low

o/s/f tyre wear slight low outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 17,526 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 17,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,041 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 15,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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K17 AFA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 K17 AFA, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K17 AFA registered?

K17 AFA is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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