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KC03 KWV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,636 mi
Last recorded70,636 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 KWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 70,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 64,003 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,607 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 61,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 58,145 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,954 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 35,481 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 35,481 miles

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

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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KC03 KWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KC03 KWV, 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 KC03 KWV registered?

KC03 KWV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is KC03 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC03 KWV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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