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X623 KPY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,785 mi
Last recorded155,785 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX623 KPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 155,785 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 155,785 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 144,690 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 136,866 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2015 136,866 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

General underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2014 135,143 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 128,222 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 121,622 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 113,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,851 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 106,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 93,573 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 84,719 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 84,719 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 75,029 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 62,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 62,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 53,898 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 53,898 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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X623 KPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X623 KPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X623 KPY registered?

X623 KPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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