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Y408 KFJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,666 mi
Last recorded184,666 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 KFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 184,666 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play up and down (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play

Fail 2 Feb 2016 184,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play up and down (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2015 166,497 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 166,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

steering rack slighty noisey

Pass 3 Jun 2014 161,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 151,834 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2012 142,806 miles

steering rack has play on o/s

Fail 28 May 2012 142,806 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has play on o/s

Pass 27 May 2011 132,718 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 121,811 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 121,811 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2009 110,851 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 99,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 90,439 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 80,749 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

some wear in rack

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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Y408 KFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y408 KFJ, 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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Y408 KFJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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