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X529 KKG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

130,396 mi
Last recorded130,396 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX529 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 130,396 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,684 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,656 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

center and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2017 117,647 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

center and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 112,774 miles

all rear seats have been folded down

both rear tyres close to limit

engine breather pipe perished

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.2.6)

centre and rear exhaust system corroding

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,782 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate becoming dirty

rear number plate cover becoming faded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 103,809 miles

fuel tank vent pipe splitting.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brake discs corroded on edges.

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges.

original horn not in use on vehicle.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,666 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear number plate cover deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2009 95,351 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front & rear number plates have plastic covers fitted giving a deteriorated veiw

Pass 19 Oct 2007 89,089 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 85,150 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 80,046 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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X529 KKG 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 93.8%.

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 X529 KKG, 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 X529 KKG registered?

X529 KKG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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