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KJ17 WJA

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,186 mi
Last recorded135,186 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 WJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 135,186 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers and trays

Pass 18 Jul 2025 129,446 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jul 2024 127,794 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 12 Jul 2024 127,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Jul 2023 124,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 120,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 120,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear 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 10 Aug 2021 103,268 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 103,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 25 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 WJA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJ17 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

KJ17 WJA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is KJ17 WJA safe to buy?

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