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Y317 KVW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,038 mi
Last recorded73,038 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 KVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 73,038 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 73,038 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,027 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 50,027 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S N/S (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located O/S N/S (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 45,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 40,029 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,709 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 26,164 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 22,692 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,051 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,318 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,613 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 18,576 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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Y317 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y317 KVW, 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 Y317 KVW registered?

Y317 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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