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Y443 KRB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,009 mi
Last recorded152,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 KRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 152,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust bracket has movement

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 148,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 148,128 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 142,533 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 133,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 128,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 128,469 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,229 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 118,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 108,099 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 16 May 2009 99,141 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 99,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 91,094 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 91,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2007 81,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 65,725 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y443 KRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y443 KRB, 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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Y443 KRB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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