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K8 KCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,915 mi
Last recorded118,915 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 KCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,915 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,534 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner surfaces.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen scratched on the o/s

Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,534 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs corroded on the inner surfaces.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen scratched on the o/s

Pass 21 Oct 2015 114,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Oct 2013 104,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 92,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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 20 Sep 2011 76,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,276 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,695 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 52,684 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,320 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,260 miles

both front discs rusty inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,802 miles

surface corrosion to off side front brake disc inner surface

Pass 5 Sep 2005 19,204 miles

near side rear tyre 1.6mm (min allowed tread depth)

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 KCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K8 KCY, 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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K8 KCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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