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KR17 XJU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,159 mi
Last recorded80,159 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR17 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 80,159 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 80,139 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil Level too high

emissions too clean to register

Pass 3 Dec 2024 75,385 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 75,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,655 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 67,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,288 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 54,952 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,028 miles
Pass 18 Apr 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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KR17 XJU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol 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 KR17 XJU, 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 KR17 XJU registered?

KR17 XJU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is KR17 XJU safe to buy?

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