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K13 WOW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,260 mi
Last recorded146,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 WOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 146,260 miles

Near side mirror damaged

Parking brake effort low on near side

Fail 24 Jul 2014 145,998 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

NB. Front fog lamps functioning as indicators

Near side mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2013 130,838 miles

Front indicators using front fog lamps temporarily

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside headlamp adjustment on lower limit

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

Fail 29 Jul 2013 130,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2012 115,714 miles

Front bumper damaged

Near side and off side rear secondry sidelamp out

Slight play in off side stearing arm

Fail 31 Jul 2012 115,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper damaged

Near side and off side rear secondry sidelamp out

Slight play in off side stearing arm

Pass 6 Jul 2011 106,034 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 103,555 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,031 miles

front and rear number plate wrong font type.

Pass 19 Jan 2008 96,476 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 92,382 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 90,182 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 90,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K13 WOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 K13 WOW, 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 K13 WOW registered?

K13 WOW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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