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X814 KAC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

153,512 mi
Last recorded153,512 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX814 KAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2016 153,512 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 141,988 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 27 Feb 2014 136,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 136,202 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside 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 26 Feb 2013 132,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on

reverse light not working

Fail 25 Feb 2013 132,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on

reverse light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2012 126,428 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 126,428 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 122,721 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 122,721 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 115,992 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 115,992 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 115,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 107,224 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 99,872 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 93,285 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 85,451 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 85,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear tyre 2mm

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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X814 KAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X814 KAC, 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 X814 KAC registered?

X814 KAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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