2017 Tesla Model S Electricity · N10 KCH

The maintenance trend for this 2017 Tesla Model S is demonstrably worsening regarding chassis components, despite the vehicle passing its most recent test on 6 March 2026 at 89,874 miles. Suspension wear has progressively escalated from a single advisory into a multi-point concern. During the February 2024 test at 70,432 miles, the tester flagged slight play in both front lower rear suspension arm ball joints. By March 2025 at 78,733 miles, that front ball joint play persisted and appeared on both sides, while the March 2026 test at 89,874 miles recorded slight play in the offside front lower arm and both rear lower arm ball joints. The progressive spread of play across front and rear axles indicates degrading suspension bushes and joints that previous owners have continually deferred rather than rectified. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,986 miles annually. The record shows consistent yearly increments, such as the 11,191 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026, and the 7,600 miles driven in the year prior. There are no gaps or periods of abnormal inactivity. This steady mileage profile means consumable wear items have seen regular use, which directly correlates with the recurring tyre and wiper failures observed in the log. A buyer must prioritize a thorough underbody inspection of all four suspension corners. The front lower rear arm ball joints have shown slight play for over two years, and the rear lower arm ball joints are now deteriorating. These components are approaching the threshold for failure and require immediate physical assessment. Tyre upkeep has also been neglected; the vehicle failed in February 2024 on a nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm, and a year later two tyres were worn to 2mm on the edges. Replacing tyres only when they reach absolute legal minimums suggests basic routine maintenance was routinely skipped. The windscreen carries a documented crack from the most recent test, and non-conforming registration plates caused a failure in February 2025, both of which warrant close visual verification before purchase.