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Y427 KGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,800 mi
Last recorded83,800 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY427 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,812 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,146 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,230 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 57,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,990 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 47,989 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,087 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,426 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 24,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 22,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 20,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 30,447 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 May 2008 27,195 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 20,703 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 20,072 miles

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

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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Y427 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y427 KGU, 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

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What year was Y427 KGU registered?

Y427 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y427 KGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y427 KGU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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