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K18 KUM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,464 mi
Last recorded99,464 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 KUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 99,464 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 99,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 95,077 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,130 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,291 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 63,033 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,136 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 53,604 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 37,888 miles

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

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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K18 KUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K18 KUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K18 KUM registered?

K18 KUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is K18 KUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 KUM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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