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KM17 CXC

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,204 mi
Last recorded82,204 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM17 CXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

driver seat ripped

Fail 20 Feb 2025 82,204 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

driver seat ripped

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 61,978 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres have cuts on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 61,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint rear, Facing downwards excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have damage to the outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 39,920 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 39,919 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn right down to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,451 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 27,746 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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KM17 CXC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM17 CXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM17 CXC registered?

KM17 CXC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is KM17 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM17 CXC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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