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Y349 KKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,040 mi
Last recorded152,040 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY349 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 152,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear sub frame corroded but not excessive

Pass 20 Dec 2016 145,047 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear subframe corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2015 136,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 130,187 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 122,966 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 122,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,610 miles

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

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

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

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

major oil leak from rear differential

Pass 29 Nov 2011 107,749 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,971 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 101,970 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,050 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,050 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,278 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 68,632 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 50,936 miles

esp warning on instrument cluster

Fail 18 Dec 2006 50,935 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 46,610 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 46,610 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y349 KKE 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 72.2%.

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 Y349 KKE, 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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Y349 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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