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K5 WBS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,781 mi
Last recorded91,781 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 WBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2021 88,029 miles

All rear bushes and axel covered in wet under seal

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,364 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 86,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,120 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 74,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/r jacking rubber missing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,133 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 73,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,422 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,705 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,084 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 63,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,064 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,064 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,591 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 54,464 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 54,464 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,556 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,121 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 44,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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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K5 WBS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K5 WBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 WBS registered?

K5 WBS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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The MOT history for K5 WBS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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