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A13 XKM

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,613 mi
Last recorded92,613 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,613 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,358 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 91,355 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished between treads

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,013 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,436 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,103 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Damage tooffside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,165 miles

Damage to nearside front & nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to nearside front & nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre appears low in pressure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,533 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 64,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 58,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 58,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 43,358 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 43,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,270 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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A13 XKM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 A13 XKM, 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 A13 XKM registered?

A13 XKM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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