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KS17 KAY

2017 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,660 mi
Last recorded108,660 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS17 KAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 108,660 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 108,660 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 97,550 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 86,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,407 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 66,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 48,174 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 44,039 miles

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 KAY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAY, 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 KS17 KAY registered?

KS17 KAY is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2017.

Is KS17 KAY safe to buy?

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