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KS17 LFR

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

163,633 mi
Last recorded163,633 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS17 LFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 163,633 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2026 162,435 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2026 152,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 142,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 138,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 134,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 127,389 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 121,449 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 121,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,045 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 102,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 102,523 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,735 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,188 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,296 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,499 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 70,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,084 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,732 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 30,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 29,374 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 29,374 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 LFR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

KS17 LFR is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is KS17 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS17 LFR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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