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K14 REK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,935 mi
Last recorded115,935 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 REK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 114,244 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear 2nd exhaust bracket corroded

Rear rear exhaust slight leaqk

parking brake pedal travel long

Fail 3 Apr 2019 114,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear 2nd exhaust bracket corroded

Rear rear exhaust slight leaqk

parking brake pedal travel long

Pass 23 Apr 2018 11,209 miles

EML On

Pass 23 May 2017 110,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 110,467 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

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

park brake low effort

Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,146 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,690 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 95,758 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 92,267 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Thin On Both Edges

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 88,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,995 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 21 Jun 2010 80,995 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,154 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 73,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 67,877 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 67,877 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 60,421 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Fail 28 Jun 2007 60,421 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 5 Jun 2006 53,045 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 53,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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K14 REK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K14 REK, 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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K14 REK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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