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K33 HJK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,111 mi
Last recorded117,111 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 HJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 117,111 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 110,375 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 102,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 94,161 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 85,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass deteriating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle leaking oil

Pass 4 Dec 2020 79,058 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,405 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,416 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,915 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 57,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 56,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,597 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 47,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,123 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 37,539 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,834 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,697 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,892 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 25,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 22,605 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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K33 HJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K33 HJK, 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 K33 HJK registered?

K33 HJK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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