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X717 LKL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,812 mi
Last recorded89,812 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,812 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 89,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,946 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,826 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 71,599 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 71,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,516 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear box oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 64,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,189 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 8 Nov 2012 61,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 61,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,042 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,032 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,440 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 48,595 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 44,205 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 27 Jan 2007 39,352 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 32,971 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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X717 LKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X717 LKL, 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 X717 LKL registered?

X717 LKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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