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Y465 VKK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 VKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 136,645 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 129,138 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 110,198 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,823 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

stone chip top of windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

light corrosoin on rear brake pipes near flexable hoses and fuel filter

slight play in offside sterring rack joint

Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,680 miles

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,948 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Jun 2011 77,948 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 63,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 56,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 56,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 56,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,764 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,262 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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Y465 VKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y465 VKK, 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 Y465 VKK registered?

Y465 VKK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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