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Y696 KTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,022 mi
Last recorded97,022 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 KTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

under the vehicle fitted tray

Fail 16 Aug 2018 97,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R & O/S/R ()

under the vehicle fitted tray

Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,242 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,063 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,505 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,882 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 75,859 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2012 72,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,192 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,659 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 60,937 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall not deep enough to reach canvas

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,412 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 49,128 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 49,003 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 42,829 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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Y696 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y696 KTF, 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 Y696 KTF registered?

Y696 KTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y696 KTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y696 KTF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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