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KO17 MHK

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,943 mi
Last recorded161,943 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO17 MHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 161,943 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2026 147,117 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 147,086 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 128,721 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 122,152 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 65,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 65,840 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 28,974 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 27,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 23,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2020

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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 MHK is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KO17 MHK, 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 MHK registered?

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

Is KO17 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO17 MHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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