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Y283 KHK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,741 mi
Last recorded32,741 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,741 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 32,741 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,517 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 30,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,991 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,568 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,865 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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Y283 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y283 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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What year was Y283 KHK registered?

Y283 KHK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y283 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y283 KHK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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