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Y504 KPU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,714 mi
Last recorded166,714 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 KPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 166,714 miles

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

Nearside Front wing is damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 156,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2014 156,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 147,964 miles

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

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

nsf fog lamp lense cracked

wipers poor

Fail 30 Oct 2013 147,964 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf fog lamp lense cracked

wipers poor

Pass 30 May 2012 139,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 124,520 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 124,520 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 108,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,994 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,554 miles

n/side front tyre wearung on outer edge

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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Y504 KPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y504 KPU, 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 Y504 KPU registered?

Y504 KPU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y504 KPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y504 KPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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