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Y298 GKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 GKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 116,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 116,817 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 114,764 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 114,764 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 112,957 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 112,957 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 111,038 miles

Nearside Front seat base loose

Fail 19 Dec 2019 111,038 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat base loose

Pass 28 Dec 2018 108,777 miles

Nearside Front Seat base loose

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 108,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat base loose

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 105,842 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 105,842 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,295 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,129 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 97,663 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 94,260 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 94,260 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,363 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,506 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 81,081 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 76,014 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 65,952 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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Y298 GKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y298 GKK, 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 Y298 GKK registered?

Y298 GKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y298 GKK safe to buy?

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