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KJ17 AKV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,147 mi
Last recorded127,147 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 127,147 miles

Emissions leaking under bonnet although not enough to effect vision or cabin

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning sensor damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive treat as urgent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 127,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Emissions leaking under bonnet although not enough to effect vision or cabin

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily splitting although no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall split deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad warning sensor damaged

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive treat as urgent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated although reading pressures high

Pass 12 Sep 2025 112,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention required aprox 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 95,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 85,123 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 85,123 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,306 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 62,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 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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KJ17 AKV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 KJ17 AKV, 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 KJ17 AKV registered?

KJ17 AKV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2017.

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