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K7 RYW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,712 mi
Last recorded85,712 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 RYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,712 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 75,131 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,458 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,406 miles

small cut in n/s/r inner tyre wall

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,655 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2012 61,646 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,222 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,647 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 41,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 41,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,376 miles

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

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 RYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

K7 RYW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is K7 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K7 RYW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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