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Y304 KFM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,938 mi
Last recorded133,938 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 KFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 133,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 133,938 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 124,348 miles

centre stop light missing

Fail 26 Apr 2011 124,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

centre stop light missing

engine light on

Pass 5 May 2010 115,141 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 114,872 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 105,121 miles

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

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

upper stop lamp missing

Pass 7 May 2008 95,117 miles

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

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

high level stop light not connect

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes into flexis

Fail 7 May 2008 95,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight brake binds on o/s/r and n/s/r

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes into flexis

Pass 8 May 2007 84,015 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 83,832 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox trays fitted

engine management light on

surface corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2006 70,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 70,784 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear brake pipes into rear flexis

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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Y304 KFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 Y304 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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Y304 KFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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