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A20 HKY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,103 mi
Last recorded78,103 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,103 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 64,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Sep 2009 55,897 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 14 May 2008 49,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 45,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 41,771 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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A20 HKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A20 HKY, 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 A20 HKY registered?

A20 HKY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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The MOT history for A20 HKY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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