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Y342 KSF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 KSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 78,876 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 78,876 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 76,435 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 May 2020 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,106 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from front anti-roll bar

Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

noise from front anti-roll bar

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,160 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,600 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,154 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,460 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,174 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,172 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil/fluid leak around engine area

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,172 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,116 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 38,116 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,309 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,309 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,366 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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Y342 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y342 KSF, 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 Y342 KSF registered?

Y342 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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