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Y649 KSF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,034 mi
Last recorded80,034 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY649 KSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,034 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 80,033 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 74,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 74,705 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 68,130 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,022 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 60,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,936 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 51,936 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,595 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 45,595 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 45,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 42,582 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 40,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2006 34,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 34,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y649 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y649 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 Y649 KSF registered?

Y649 KSF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

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