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KJ17 VZX

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,867 mi
Last recorded126,867 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 VZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 126,867 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 126,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 119,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,728 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Edged with Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Very Thin Inner & Outer Edges, Recommend Replacing ASAP Plus Cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Very Thin Inner & Outer Edges, Recommend Replacing ASAP Plus Cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Edged with Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 102,728 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Edged with Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Very Thin Inner & Outer Edges, Recommend Replacing ASAP Plus Cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Very Thin Inner & Outer Edges, Recommend Replacing ASAP Plus Cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Edged with Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,662 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 57,771 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 57,767 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 18 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 VZX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VZX, 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 VZX registered?

KJ17 VZX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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