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X601 KGN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,990 mi
Last recorded69,990 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX601 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 69,990 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,588 miles

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

both rear & nearside front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls, both nearside tyres have small cuts on outer sidewalls.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 64,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear & nearside front tyres cracking on outer sidewalls, both nearside tyres have small cuts on outer sidewalls.

Pass 30 May 2007 59,392 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 59,391 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 44,716 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 44,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight play in front wheel bearings

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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X601 KGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 X601 KGN, 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 X601 KGN registered?

X601 KGN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X601 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X601 KGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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