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Y522 KDT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,021 mi
Last recorded149,021 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 KDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 149,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r black seal suspect under tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear service and rear hand brake needs adjustment

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 149,280 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 143,797 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 143,797 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 137,407 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 137,407 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 130,074 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 125,652 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 125,652 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 119,307 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 119,307 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 111,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 104,479 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 95,119 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 85,968 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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Y522 KDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y522 KDT, 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 Y522 KDT registered?

Y522 KDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y522 KDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 KDT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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