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L17 WKO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,322 mi
Last recorded79,322 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 WKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 78,596 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 76,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 67,460 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 67,460 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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L17 WKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L17 WKO, 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 L17 WKO registered?

L17 WKO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is L17 WKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 WKO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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