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X379 KKL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,680 mi
Last recorded61,680 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX379 KKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 61,680 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018
Pass 22 Sep 2017

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016

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)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,942 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 94,940 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 81,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 81,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 121,503 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 108,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 98,825 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 90,637 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 85,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 75,997 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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X379 KKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X379 KKL, 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 X379 KKL registered?

X379 KKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X379 KKL safe to buy?

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