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K4 TKM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 TKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 137,757 miles

advise rear indicator colour deteriorating

advise slight play o/s of rack

Pass 6 May 2009 132,134 miles

ADVISE FRONT B/PADS APPROX 4mm

ADVISE STONE CHIP ZONE B

Pass 2 May 2008 126,588 miles

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

nearside front tyre has wear on in/outer edges,advise tracking check.

Pass 31 May 2007 122,666 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 122,266 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 May 2006 118,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 118,289 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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K4 TKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K4 TKM, 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 K4 TKM registered?

K4 TKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2001.

Is K4 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 TKM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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