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A11 KXY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

819,667 mi
Last recorded819,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 KXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 819,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 78,714 miles

Rear axle leaking oil

Fail 1 Dec 2015 78,688 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,284 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills trim covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,004 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,628 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 62,216 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,322 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre nearing cracking limit on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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A11 KXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A11 KXY, 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 A11 KXY registered?

A11 KXY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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