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KS17 AFJ

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,306 mi
Last recorded103,306 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS17 AFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,306 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,960 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2024 90,951 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 81,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,497 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 73,497 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,150 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear - with spring attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 40,355 miles

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

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

Pass 23 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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KS17 AFJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KS17 AFJ, 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 KS17 AFJ registered?

KS17 AFJ is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is KS17 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS17 AFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS17 AFJ have outstanding finance?

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