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Y303 KKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,921 mi
Last recorded117,921 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 96,425 miles

Brake fluid res under cover

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

Nearside front headlamp cover hazy

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

Offside front headlamp cover hazy

Fail 21 Feb 2013 96,332 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake fluid res under cover

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

Nearside front headlamp cover hazy

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

Offside front headlamp cover hazy

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,147 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both widscreen wipers smearing

front brake disces worn

undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,197 miles

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

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

slight play in O/S/F rack-end

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,294 miles

Nearside front disc heavily worn

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 71,294 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front disc heavily worn

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 66,753 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,369 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 126,278 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 55,917 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 55,917 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 49,613 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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Y303 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y303 KKE, 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 Y303 KKE registered?

Y303 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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