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Y664 VKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,921 mi
Last recorded135,921 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY664 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 135,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

diff slight oil leak

undertray fitted engine covers fitted can not fully inspect

wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 132,276 miles

Central Front front number plate water damage still readable

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,508 miles

195 65 15

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

ctr stop light inop

Pass 12 Feb 2015 118,602 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 112,134 miles

COIL TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

THE OS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 17 Feb 2014 112,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BULB FAULT TELL TALE IS ON

COIL TELL TALE LIGHT IS ON

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

THE OS DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS IN POOR CONDITION

THE OSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN TO THE TEST MIN AND THE PAD BACKING MAY BE JUST TOUCHING THE WEAR LIP ON THE DISCS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 106,087 miles

A SMALL PART OF THE CENTRE STOP LIGHT LENS IS BROKEN OFF BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

BULB FAULT TELL TALE WAS ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THE OSR AND NSDR OUTER PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

THE OSR REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING MAY BE POOR

Fail 18 Feb 2013 106,087 miles

A SMALL PART OF THE CENTRE STOP LIGHT LENS IS BROKEN OFF BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT

BULB FAULT TELL TALE WAS ON

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE OSR AND NSDR OUTER PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW

THE OSR REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPING MAY BE POOR

Pass 22 Feb 2012 100,787 miles

THE DAMPING FROM THE OSR SHOCK ABSORBER MAY BE POOR

THERE IS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE CENTRE STOP LIGHT LENS

Pass 31 Jan 2011 95,349 miles

CUT IN NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL WHICH IS NOT TO THE CORDS AND THE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE MIN

NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 27 Feb 2010 88,276 miles

OSR SHOCK DAMPING MAY BE SLIGHTLY LESS THAN NSR

Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,540 miles

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM OSR SERVICE BRAKE

Fail 25 Feb 2009 80,540 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT JUDDER FROM OSR SERVICE BRAKE

Fail 27 Feb 2008 70,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 63,385 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 63,385 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,934 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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Y664 VKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y664 VKE, 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 Y664 VKE registered?

Y664 VKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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