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X531 KUY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,916 mi
Last recorded136,916 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 KUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 136,916 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 129,097 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Fail 26 Jun 2012 129,096 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 124,842 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 124,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 120,432 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 115,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 107,903 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 107,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 101,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 101,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 93,923 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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X531 KUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X531 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 X531 KUY registered?

X531 KUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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