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KO17 LZT

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,040 mi
Last recorded72,040 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO17 LZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 72,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MAXXIS PREMITRA 5 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front and rear number plate deteriorating

poor battery warning on dash

Fail 7 Aug 2026 72,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MAXXIS PREMITRA 5 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

front and rear number plate deteriorating

poor battery warning on dash

Pass 24 Jul 2025 63,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 55,665 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2024 55,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2023 48,315 miles

Offside Front Indicator has a piece of plastic over the bulb

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,597 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 27,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,696 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,118 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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KO17 LZT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 KO17 LZT, 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 KO17 LZT registered?

KO17 LZT is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2017.

Is KO17 LZT safe to buy?

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