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Y424 KTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,611 mi
Last recorded225,611 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY424 KTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2017 225,611 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working THIS IS THE INDICATOR FITTED TO THE NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR UNIT. (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure DRIVERS SEAT BASE NOT SECURE. (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS MIRROR GLASS DISCOLOURED.

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW.WEAR ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

MANY CRACKS ON FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE.

NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE GETTING RUSTY.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH SPLIT.

PEDAL PARKING BRAKE INTERMITTANTLEY STAYS ON WHEN RELEASING.

SMALL SPLIT ON NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER RUBBER.

SOME UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT ON NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL.

YELLOW ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 111,323 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 111,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 103,968 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 103,968 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,735 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 96,149 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 96,149 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,694 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 82,170 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 82,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,024 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,466 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 64,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,082 miles

center stop light not working.nearside front tyre low on tread.

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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Y424 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y424 KTF, 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 Y424 KTF registered?

Y424 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y424 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y424 KTF shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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