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A18 KNR

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 89,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays

Fail 16 Sep 2019 89,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under trays

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,348 miles

under trays

Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,475 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,704 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,704 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,710 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,575 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,633 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 60,856 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 18 Jul 2012 60,851 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,644 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 43,153 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 43,153 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,773 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,485 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,267 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 KNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A18 KNR, 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 A18 KNR registered?

A18 KNR is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2002.

Is A18 KNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 KNR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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