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Y661 KKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,213 mi
Last recorded119,213 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 KKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2020 119,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 118,207 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Incorrectly seated Spring at base. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 113,058 miles

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

wear/play in offside steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,697 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 92,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 89,763 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,515 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 78,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,748 miles

advise slight play in offside track rod

Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,245 miles

advise slight play in offside front rack.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,263 miles

advise undershields fitted inspection difficult

Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,574 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 53,574 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise heavy oil leak o/s/f suspension and hub area.

advise undershields fitted in spection difficult.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,755 miles

advise undershield fitted inspection difficult.

Pass 1 Oct 2005 39,191 miles

advise under shields fitted inspection difficult.

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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Y661 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y661 KKE, 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 Y661 KKE registered?

Y661 KKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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