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2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 68,481 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 68,481 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 63,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,301 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,003 miles

both rear tyres begining to perish

Fail 22 Oct 2013 55,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres begining to perish

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,783 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,233 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,039 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,229 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,631 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,005 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 40,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 35,543 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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K3 NUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K3 NUM, 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 K3 NUM registered?

K3 NUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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