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Y307 KFM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 KFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 134,398 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and centre exhaust brackets broken off exhaust

slight lift in o/s/ steering rack / arm

Fail 28 May 2013 134,398 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and centre exhaust brackets broken off exhaust

slight lift in o/s/ steering rack / arm

Pass 21 May 2012 124,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust mounting broken and centre mounting corroded close to limit

front inner brake pads low??

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

horn tone slightly harsh

offside rear brake binding slightly and brakes slightly out of balance

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 19 May 2011 118,617 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

covers front to rear under vehicle and sill covers fitted

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

srs light on

Fail 18 May 2011 118,617 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

covers front to rear under vehicle and sill covers fitted

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate

srs light on

Pass 26 May 2010 114,675 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

spare wheel fitted on o/s/r.

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 26 May 2010 114,675 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

spare wheel fitted on o/s/r.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 109,945 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 102,007 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 96,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,779 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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Y307 KFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y307 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 Y307 KFM registered?

Y307 KFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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