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K6 OFT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,910 mi
Last recorded114,910 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 OFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,910 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake assist warning on.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 114,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake assist warning on.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 108,702 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine management lamp on

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2011 108,702 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

engine management lamp on

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2010 104,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front discs corroded and worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2010 104,720 miles

front discs corroded and worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 100,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 85,707 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 85,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,616 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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K6 OFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K6 OFT, 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 K6 OFT registered?

K6 OFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is K6 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 OFT shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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