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KO17 WJG

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,373 mi
Last recorded99,373 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO17 WJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 99,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside on 2mm / offside on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 89,770 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to both front tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 89,669 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to both front tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,517 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 77,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 55,244 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 28,088 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 28,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 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 WJG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KO17 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

KO17 WJG is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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