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Y163 WKM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,253 mi
Last recorded107,253 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 WKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 107,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,152 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust clamp broken

Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,467 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 76,812 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 76,812 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 76,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 75,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 75,409 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 75,409 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 66,745 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 64,379 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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Y163 WKM 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 Y163 WKM, 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 Y163 WKM registered?

Y163 WKM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y163 WKM safe to buy?

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