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KN17 XLK

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 83,230 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 83,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 78,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 75,564 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 75,561 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 65,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 55,254 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 55,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 48,428 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 48,396 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,690 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 XLK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?

KN17 XLK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2017.

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The MOT history for KN17 XLK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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