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K18 KWC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,573 mi
Last recorded22,573 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 KWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 22,573 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 13,710 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 13,699 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 7,285 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 6,719 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 6,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,883 miles

rear tyes and offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 Jul 2007 5,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 4,717 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 3,957 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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K18 KWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KWC, 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 K18 KWC registered?

K18 KWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2001.

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