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Y343 VKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,269 mi
Last recorded146,269 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 146,269 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 146,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 143,817 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 134,639 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 128,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2021 128,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 123,125 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 123,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 113,603 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,674 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 101,641 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 93,465 miles

Lambda sensor

Pass 18 Feb 2014 83,802 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 79,293 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 75,831 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 62,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front track control arm inner bushes ,rubber bonding starting to part

Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front suspension, rear link inner bushes starting to part.

slight exhaust blow manifold area.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

minor exhaust blow (manifold/downpipe area)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 41,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

minor play in offside steering rack arm

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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Y343 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y343 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 Y343 VKJ registered?

Y343 VKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y343 VKJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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