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K7 LBT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,981 mi
Last recorded78,981 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,981 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,454 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine warning light on

Pass 1 May 2015 71,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyres deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2012 59,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,517 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,525 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 44,046 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,327 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,721 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 LBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBT, 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 K7 LBT registered?

K7 LBT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

Is K7 LBT safe to buy?

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