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Y324 VKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

226,178 mi
Last recorded226,178 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 226,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 221,619 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 218,846 miles

Rear Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 16 Mar 2016 212,906 miles

em light on

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 206,039 miles

EML light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

both rear Shock absorbers have readuced/ negligible damping affect

both rear brakes slight bind

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2015 206,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

EML light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

both rear Shock absorbers have readuced/ negligible damping affect

both rear brakes slight bind

both rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2014 196,536 miles

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

Oil leak

both outer silld covered by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection of their condition

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

reduced damping affect on both sides of rear suspension

Fail 7 Mar 2014 196,534 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

Oil leak

both outer silld covered by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection of their condition

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

grinding noise from rear when parking brake applied

reduced damping affect on both sides of rear suspension

Pass 28 Feb 2013 186,914 miles

Engine Management Light is on

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

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

Oil leak nearside rear driveshaft oil seal

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 170,706 miles

Nearside rear inner driveshaft/diff oil seal

Pass 26 Feb 2011 152,018 miles

Engine management light is on

Offside mirror slightly deteriorated

Rear brake brake pads are wearing low

Pass 13 Feb 2010 138,853 miles

Engine management light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 125,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 111,577 miles

Oil leak from offside rear differential

Pass 2 Mar 2007 97,904 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 97,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 83,883 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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Y324 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y324 VKJ, 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 Y324 VKJ registered?

Y324 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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