CarVerify

Free Car Check

KB05 EDY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,029 mi
Last recorded89,029 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 EDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 89,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 80,398 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 59,303 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,269 miles

Offside Front tyre fitted back to front

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear worn and should be checked fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre fitted back to front

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 37,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2020 26,145 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KB05 EDY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KB05 EDY, 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

How do I check the history of KB05 EDY?

You can check the full history of KB05 EDY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KB05 EDY registered?

KB05 EDY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is KB05 EDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB05 EDY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KB05 EDY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KB05 EDY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.