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Y577 KDT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,461 mi
Last recorded124,461 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY577 KDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 124,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,124 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 109,124 miles

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,018 miles

battery is slightly insecure.

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake is adjusted fully so is on limit of travel.

rear differential has oil leak.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery is slightly insecure.

rear differential has oil leak.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 88,033 miles

o/s front retaining plastic for electrics not refitted correctly. abs wireing loose near wheel.

Fail 9 Apr 2011 88,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front retaining plastic for electrics not refitted correctly. abs wireing loose near wheel.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,475 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,793 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,578 miles

Oil leak,rear diff,propshaft oil seal

Fail 19 Mar 2008 46,578 miles

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

Oil leak,rear diff,propshaft oil seal

Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,511 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 32,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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Y577 KDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y577 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 Y577 KDT registered?

Y577 KDT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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