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KN17 VAX

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,961 mi
Last recorded42,961 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN17 VAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 42,961 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 40,754 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 40,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 40,741 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 36,323 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [ both side ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [ both side ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 34,515 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 32,076 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 30,859 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 30,838 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 26,851 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt could not be chcked childs seat 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 VAX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAX, 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 KN17 VAX registered?

KN17 VAX is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2017.

Is KN17 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN17 VAX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN17 VAX have outstanding finance?

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