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FY17 KNL

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,885 mi
Last recorded94,885 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,885 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 94,617 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2025 89,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 77,093 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 53,151 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,694 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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FY17 KNL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY17 KNL, 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 FY17 KNL registered?

FY17 KNL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FY17 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 KNL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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