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Y223 VKX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

48,989 mi
Last recorded48,989 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 48,989 miles

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 48,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 45,461 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 45,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2021 41,728 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 41,728 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 37,899 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 37,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 35,838 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 35,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 33,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 29,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,753 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 26,286 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,534 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 21,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,565 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 19,906 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,946 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 16,441 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,382 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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Y223 VKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y223 VKX, 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 Y223 VKX registered?

Y223 VKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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