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KN17 XNC

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,395 mi
Last recorded116,395 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN17 XNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 116,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,763 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 112,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Mar 2025 112,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2024 104,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 87,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 70,646 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 70,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm No visible tread pattern on inner edge and below legal limit in middle 3/4 of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread pattern on inner edge and on legal limit in middle 3/4 of tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 52,187 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2020 38,986 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 38,985 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 XNC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 XNC, 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 XNC registered?

KN17 XNC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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The MOT history for KN17 XNC 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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