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Y715 BKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,692 mi
Last recorded97,692 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 97,692 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,237 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,237 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,598 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,295 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

Fail 16 Aug 2011 51,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 17 Jul 2010 50,133 miles

parking brake travel close to maximum

front side windows seem excessively tinted, possibly illegal, leaflet has been issued to presenter.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 44,907 miles

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

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

front side windows tinted may be illegal

Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,616 miles

emissions passed, printer jammed but new one on order

front windows tinted possibly illegal

parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 30,594 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tinted windows leaflet issued

Fail 9 Sep 2006 20,594 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tinted windows leaflet issued

Pass 5 Sep 2005 28,336 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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Y715 BKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y715 BKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y715 BKJ registered?

Y715 BKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y715 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y715 BKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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