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581 KTA

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,975 mi
Last recorded84,975 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration581 KTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 84,975 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 84,974 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,524 miles

Surface rust across underside of vehicle.

Fail 4 Jun 2024 84,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Surface rust across underside of vehicle.

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 83,639 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,021 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 82,919 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 82,454 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre is starting to perish

Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,831 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 80,830 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 78,606 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 76,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,013 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 70,812 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 65,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,595 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,494 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 40,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,017 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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581 KTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 581 KTA, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 581 KTA registered?

581 KTA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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