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K8 BYT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,219 mi
Last recorded71,219 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 BYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,219 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,682 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,130 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection

front registration plate cracked

offside steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,130 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection

offside steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 26 Feb 2008 47,334 miles

front number plate damaged but readable from required distance

o/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,334 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front number plate damaged but readable from required distance

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,573 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pad linings low

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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K8 BYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K8 BYT, 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 K8 BYT registered?

K8 BYT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2001.

Is K8 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 BYT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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