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KD17 BVT

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD17 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 77,571 miles

Advise front brake pads 60% worn rears 50%

Fail 6 May 2026 77,054 miles

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Reverse light

Offside Rear Inner Position light not operating. Part of the boot cluster of lamps not functioning.

Tyre monitor light illuminated

Unable to access boot

Pass 23 May 2025 63,644 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 63,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed dangerous to drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2024 51,744 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 44,269 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 37,608 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 28,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 24,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measuring at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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KD17 BVT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 KD17 BVT, 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 KD17 BVT registered?

KD17 BVT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is KD17 BVT safe to buy?

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