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Y185 KRN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,252 mi
Last recorded118,252 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 KRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 118,252 miles

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

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 6 May 2017 112,090 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 93,132 miles

crack in windscreen n/s

Pass 7 May 2015 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 76,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Aug 2012 74,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 68,858 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 68,743 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has oil leak

full undertray fitted

rear differential has major oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,409 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,872 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted Not All COMPONENTS Can Be Tested

Pass 19 Aug 2006 50,191 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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Y185 KRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y185 KRN, 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 Y185 KRN registered?

Y185 KRN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y185 KRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y185 KRN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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