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A18 EKA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,017 mi
Last recorded59,017 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,017 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,440 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has very slight buldge to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,982 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 39,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,515 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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A18 EKA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A18 EKA, 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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How do I check the history of A18 EKA?

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What year was A18 EKA registered?

A18 EKA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is A18 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 EKA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 EKA have outstanding finance?

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