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Y712 KTW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,071 mi
Last recorded155,071 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 KTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 155,071 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 18 May 2016 149,693 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 149,693 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 138,898 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 131,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2014 131,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2013 117,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2012 103,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 90,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,458 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY FADED

Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,690 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,488 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,251 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,042 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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Y712 KTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y712 KTW, 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 Y712 KTW registered?

Y712 KTW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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