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R111 KAM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,197 mi
Last recorded146,197 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 KAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 146,197 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 146,197 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 141,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 23 May 2017 138,008 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 May 2017 138,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 214,229 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F STEERING RACK END HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SILLS COVERS FITTED HARD TO CHECK

Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,660 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 124,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 116,494 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 116,492 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 108,045 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 108,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 91,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 87,467 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,263 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 78,551 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 76,455 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 63,553 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 63,553 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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R111 KAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R111 KAM, 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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R111 KAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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