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Y574 KDT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 KDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 116,075 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 115,836 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel leak under bonnet diesel dripping from underneath (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Covers fitted under vehicle

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parkbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2020 111,410 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 111,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 107,493 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 107,493 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 106,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 104,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,783 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,160 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 74,690 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 68,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,449 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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Y574 KDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y574 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 Y574 KDT registered?

Y574 KDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y574 KDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y574 KDT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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