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Y679 VKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,136 mi
Last recorded50,136 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 50,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,138 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,136 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 50,136 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 52,338 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 52,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked sparefitted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 50,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 50,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,137 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 50,137 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 50,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,136 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 50,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,413 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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Y679 VKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y679 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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Y679 VKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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