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Y541 KGY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,704 mi
Last recorded168,704 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 KGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 168,704 miles

E/M/L on

exhaust mountings corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 152,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 130,698 miles

E.M.L. ON

rear seat belts lazy retracting

Pass 7 Jun 2011 116,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Jun 2011 116,404 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 96,971 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 96,971 miles

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

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

cut on n/s/r tyre outer wall

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2008 86,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,589 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,109 miles

N/s/f tyre starting to wesr on inner edge

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 53,486 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 53,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y541 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol 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 Y541 KGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y541 KGY registered?

Y541 KGY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y541 KGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y541 KGY 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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