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Y353 KVW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,770 mi
Last recorded104,770 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 KVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 104,770 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 104,770 miles

Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,514 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 84,499 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 84,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,197 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 73,379 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 70,991 miles

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

o/s/f slight cracks on side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2009 67,138 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,247 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 May 2006 51,529 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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Y353 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y353 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 Y353 KVW registered?

Y353 KVW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y353 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y353 KVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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