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X705 KPY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,460 mi
Last recorded118,460 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX705 KPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 115,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 98,507 miles

engine covers

undertrays

Fail 25 Feb 2016 98,485 miles

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

engine covers

undertrays

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 92,399 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,913 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 78,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,086 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,792 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,663 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 58,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,565 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 50,561 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 43,280 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 37,236 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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X705 KPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X705 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.

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What year was X705 KPY registered?

X705 KPY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X705 KPY safe to buy?

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