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99KY719

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,123 mi
Last recorded162,123 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration99KY719
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 162,123 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 162,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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99KY719 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 99KY719, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 99KY719 registered?

99KY719 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is 99KY719 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 99KY719 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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