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K7 FSC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,482 mi
Last recorded51,482 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 FSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 51,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 50,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 49,831 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 49,165 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 49,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 45,309 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,953 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,215 miles

Nearside Front TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE 195/65/15

Offside Front TYRE OVER MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SAFE USE DATE 195/65/15

Pass 16 Aug 2017 38,619 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,410 miles

Instrument panel went off/dead for a moment while conducting brake test.

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge and is 15 years old

Offside Front Tyre 15 years old

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 36,583 miles

passenger front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,325 miles

Nearside 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 21 Aug 2012 24,155 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,413 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010
Pass 8 Aug 2009 12,850 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 12,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 9,549 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 8,959 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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K7 FSC 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 91.3%.

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 K7 FSC, 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 K7 FSC registered?

K7 FSC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is K7 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 FSC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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