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Y392 KAG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,786 mi
Last recorded182,786 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY392 KAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 182,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 96,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 91,974 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 91,974 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 90,178 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 88,761 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 88,716 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advise N/S & O/S Rear discs slight scoring

Pass 16 Dec 2009 87,306 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 87,303 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise rear diff seals leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,563 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 81,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 72,234 miles

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

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

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

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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Y392 KAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y392 KAG, 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 Y392 KAG registered?

Y392 KAG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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