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DC17 JKV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,578 mi
Last recorded56,578 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 56,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 49,487 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 49,416 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured crack inside edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2024 43,306 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 43,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn on inner edge causing a tear in tyre rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2023 37,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 35,676 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 35,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 18,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 16,834 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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DC17 JKV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DC17 JKV, 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 DC17 JKV registered?

DC17 JKV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is DC17 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 JKV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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