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Y368 KGW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,661 mi
Last recorded66,661 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY368 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 66,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 66,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 64,873 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,275 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,842 miles

Front wiper blades deteriated

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a slight cut on outside wall

offside tyre perrished on outside wall

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 51,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer edge cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight damage n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,395 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage n/s/f outer tyre wall meets requirements but recommend replacement

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,488 miles

Oil leak

borderline pass front exhaust blow suspect manifold needs further investigation

front washers partially blocked

Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,053 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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Y368 KGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 Y368 KGW, 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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Y368 KGW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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