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Y57 KSF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,015 mi
Last recorded205,015 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 KSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 205,015 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 205,015 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2010 174,480 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 174,480 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 146,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 146,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 119,646 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,109 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 53,131 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2006 52,912 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (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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Y57 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y57 KSF, 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 Y57 KSF registered?

Y57 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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