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Y129 KKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,355 mi
Last recorded141,355 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 141,355 miles

Front both streeing gater are sweety

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing sweety (2.1.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under car and some panels but not serious

Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,781 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

track rod end inner slight play near side front

Fail 1 Dec 2020 136,781 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

track rod end inner slight play near side front

Pass 7 Oct 2019 134,794 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 133,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 131,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 127,171 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 124,335 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,672 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 122,660 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bas lamp indicating a malfunction

nearside and offside rear tyres low on tread (nearside being to legal limit)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 120,298 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 120,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bas lamp staying on

offside front anti roll bar link bar bush (upper attachment)starting to split

srs lamp staying on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 116,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 113,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 100,712 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 90,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 79,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 66,294 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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Y129 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y129 KKE, 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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Y129 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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