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K40 PGL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

85,735 mi
Last recorded85,735 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 PGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 82,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16-91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 82,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16-91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 80,677 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, protective coating on lens has faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that meets flexi hose in wheel arch is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint on front, lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,176 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty as joins to hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,165 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,309 miles

center exhaust box very corroded each end of box also on join to front pipe

center exhaust bracket hanger missing

off side rear tyre now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,935 miles

hand brake reading low n/s

Fail 15 Nov 2016 68,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

hand brake reading low n/s

Pass 27 May 2015 66,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (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.D.4)

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 May 2014 63,239 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 60,231 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 60,225 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 35,093 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,943 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,230 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,513 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 16,716 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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K40 PGL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K40 PGL, 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 K40 PGL registered?

K40 PGL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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