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X899 KNS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,852 mi
Last recorded65,852 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 KNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 65,852 miles

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

front exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 14 Nov 2015 65,852 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 13 Nov 2014 51,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 49,682 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,665 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,317 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,510 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,759 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,340 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,673 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 19,247 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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X899 KNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X899 KNS, 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 X899 KNS registered?

X899 KNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X899 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X899 KNS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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