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Y429 KGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,928 mi
Last recorded94,928 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 KGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,928 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,067 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 83,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 83,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 78,081 miles

Rear exhaust mounting clamp deterioating

Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,391 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,195 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,977 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,834 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 66,631 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 63,207 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,208 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,691 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,055 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 45,044 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,878 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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Y429 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 Y429 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.

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What year was Y429 KGU registered?

Y429 KGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y429 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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