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Y439 KDP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,504 mi
Last recorded145,504 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 KDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 145,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 142,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 137,724 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022

EML on

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML on

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 129,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 126,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,111 miles

Central exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 2 Sep 2019 124,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2018 121,827 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on walls close to showing cord due to under inflation

Pass 11 Jan 2017 116,780 miles

Central heatsheild insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 116,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Central heatsheild insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,546 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 107,714 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,855 miles

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

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

all four wheel arches corroded(no sharp edges)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 101,957 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 97,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,563 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 87,844 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 80,953 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 80,406 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 72,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 72,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 65,872 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 58,350 miles

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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Y439 KDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y439 KDP, 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 Y439 KDP registered?

Y439 KDP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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