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Y57 XKN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,139 mi
Last recorded227,139 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 227,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 229,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 227,139 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 218,029 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 218,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake doesnt fully release

Pass 24 Oct 2011 208,543 miles

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2011 208,541 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 200,886 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 191,236 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 191,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 180,126 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 168,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 157,933 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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Y57 XKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel 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 Y57 XKN, 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 XKN registered?

Y57 XKN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

Is Y57 XKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y57 XKN 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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