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Y203 KHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2023

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt unit worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,373 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 93,704 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,282 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,017 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,482 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,907 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 75,907 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,477 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,695 miles

Off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,244 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 53,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,338 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 37,484 miles

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

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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Y203 KHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y203 KHC, 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 Y203 KHC registered?

Y203 KHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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