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Y215 XKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,103 mi
Last recorded131,103 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY215 XKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 130,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 125,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 119,723 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 119,723 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,025 miles

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 16 Jun 2014 107,304 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 100,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,715 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 84,932 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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 70,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,870 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 49,254 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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Y215 XKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y215 XKK, 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 Y215 XKK registered?

Y215 XKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y215 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y215 XKK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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