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AK17 KVR

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,549 mi
Last recorded100,549 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 100,549 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 100,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 96,777 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm tread depth, immediate attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged and slightly misted with condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm tread depth, immediate attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Lamp unit appears to have sustained accident damage, aims adjusted at time of test. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm tread depth, immediate attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged and slightly misted with condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm tread depth, immediate attention required. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,160 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 61,248 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 52,034 miles
Pass 23 May 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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AK17 KVR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 AK17 KVR, 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 AK17 KVR registered?

AK17 KVR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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