MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,931 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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engine covers and under trays fitted
engine warning light on
front brake pads low
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
engine covers and under trays fitted
engine warning light on
front brake pads low
engine warning light on
Offside Front tire wearing on inner and outer tread
engine covers and under trays fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
nearside front door mirror missing
center exhaust metal mount broken off
nearside front front control arm bush splitting up
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
center exhaust metal mount broken off
nearside front front control arm bush splitting up
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center exhaust metal mount broken off
slight play on nearside front tie rod
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside front control arm bushers splitting up
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y353 VKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 Y353 VKX, 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 VKX registered?
Y353 VKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2001.
Is Y353 VKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y353 VKX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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