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KJ17 ZBV

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,752 mi
Last recorded134,752 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 ZBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 134,752 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 104,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 95,075 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,659 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 78,658 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Illegally spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Illegally spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,218 miles

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 ZBV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

KJ17 ZBV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2017.

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The MOT history for KJ17 ZBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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