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KR17 PTU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,563 mi
Last recorded93,563 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR17 PTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 93,563 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays/engine covers fitted preventing full inpsection

Pass 30 May 2025 79,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,207 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 69,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (marked Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2023 60,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2023 60,330 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2022 49,415 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 49,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,771 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,325 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))

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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KR17 PTU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 KR17 PTU, 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 KR17 PTU registered?

KR17 PTU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is KR17 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR17 PTU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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