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KN17 VAO

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,236 mi
Last recorded56,236 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN17 VAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 56,236 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 50,230 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,826 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 38,674 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 32,105 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 26,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 19,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

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 VAO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAO, 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

How do I check the history of KN17 VAO?

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What year was KN17 VAO registered?

KN17 VAO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is KN17 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN17 VAO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN17 VAO have outstanding finance?

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