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Y387 KCS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,090 mi
Last recorded107,090 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY387 KCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 107,090 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,455 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 102,623 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 98,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,047 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 69,157 miles

both front tyres near limit

Pass 1 Dec 2006 50,915 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 50,915 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 37,241 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

Fail 2 Sep 2005 37,189 miles

Centre Front Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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Y387 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y387 KCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y387 KCS?

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What year was Y387 KCS registered?

Y387 KCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y387 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y387 KCS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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