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Y298 KFM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,727 mi
Last recorded99,727 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 99,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2022 99,727 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 92,001 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,940 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,757 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 51,955 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 42,338 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,234 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Fail 16 Jun 2015 37,234 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on dashboard

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,705 miles

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

eml on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 25,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 19,764 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,821 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 17,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,862 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,237 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,660 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 12,660 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2006 11,337 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 KFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KFM, 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 KFM registered?

Y298 KFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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