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X876 KAC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,147 mi
Last recorded172,147 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX876 KAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 172,147 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 165,153 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 157,200 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 157,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 149,048 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 139,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 126,696 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2006 115,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2006 115,919 miles

Oil leak

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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X876 KAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X876 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 X876 KAC registered?

X876 KAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X876 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X876 KAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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