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KN17 JVT

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,615 mi
Last recorded47,615 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN17 JVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 47,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 47,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 34,653 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 32,080 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 26,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 21,170 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some testable components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 21,169 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))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some testable components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 17,124 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 12,854 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 9,077 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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KN17 JVT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN17 JVT, 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 KN17 JVT registered?

KN17 JVT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2017.

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The MOT history for KN17 JVT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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