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N2 KGT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,788 mi
Last recorded151,788 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 151,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 151,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 147,669 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Ticking noise from under engine cover possible injector seal

Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,608 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 141,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 137,093 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 133,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 126,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,604 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 112,950 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 106,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 102,089 miles

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)

nearside rear brake dics slighty corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 102,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

nearside rear brake dics slighty corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2010 96,778 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 91,229 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 86,589 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 79,266 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 74,979 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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N2 KGT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N2 KGT, 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 N2 KGT registered?

N2 KGT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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