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K90 AMB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,892 mi
Last recorded81,892 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 AMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil Spring corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil Spring corroded

Rear Sub Frame corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 81,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 80,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 80,334 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 80,334 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,786 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle-full inspection not possible.

corrosion showing at both rear wheel arches -not excessive

exhaust fume smell from engine area-possible injector seal leak-unable to see leak due to covers

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front headlamp aim is slightly out of focus

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

noise from handbrake shoes whilst wheel is in rotation

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front inner steering arm has slight play

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake back plates are heavily corroded -both

slight exhaust leak mid to rear section joint -mid section has a small hole

Fail 1 Mar 2016 79,778 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle-full inspection not possible.

corrosion showing at both rear wheel arches -not excessive

exhaust fume smell from engine area-possible injector seal leak-unable to see leak due to covers

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front headlamp aim is slightly out of focus

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

noise from handbrake shoes whilst wheel is in rotation

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front inner steering arm has slight play

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake back plates are heavily corroded -both

slight exhaust leak mid to rear section joint -mid section has a small hole

Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,949 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 75,078 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 75,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,223 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,077 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 58,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,884 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,502 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,917 miles

Offside front steering track rod has slight play on inner rack joint.

nearside rear wing starting to corrode.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 44,915 miles

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

Differential has a slight oil leak.

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

Offside front steering track rod has slight play on inner rack joint.

nearside rear wing starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,319 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,218 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,059 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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K90 AMB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K90 AMB, 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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K90 AMB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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