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Y133 CKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,016 mi
Last recorded157,016 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 CKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 157,016 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 157,009 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 145,325 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2013 145,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 133,893 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken.

offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators.

Pass 31 May 2011 118,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,021 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 104,015 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,904 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 86,249 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 86,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 58,799 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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Y133 CKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y133 CKE, 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 Y133 CKE registered?

Y133 CKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y133 CKE safe to buy?

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