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X521 KUY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

108,849 mi
Last recorded108,849 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX521 KUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,849 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 108,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,153 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 102,431 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 96,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,560 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,890 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 84,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,130 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 67,516 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 62,915 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,773 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 55,773 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,300 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,566 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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X521 KUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 X521 KUY, 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 X521 KUY registered?

X521 KUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X521 KUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X521 KUY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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