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2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,848 mi
Last recorded87,848 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear coil spring corroded at bottom

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 14 Oct 2015 80,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure linkage broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bracket broken on rear section of exhaust

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades deteriorated

drivers seat base insecure

hanger broken on rear section of exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear coil spring broken at its extreme end

Fail 10 Oct 2012 57,467 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear coil spring broken at its extreme end

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 49,630 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 35,330 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 35,330 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,294 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,683 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,802 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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Y268 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y268 KHK, 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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Y268 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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