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Y716 KJO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,449 mi
Last recorded79,449 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,449 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 79,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,328 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 59,139 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 59,139 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 55,547 miles

both front lower forward suspension arm bushes split

esp / engine management light on

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

o/s/r cross axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 55,536 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower forward suspension arm bushes split

esp / engine management light on

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

o/s/r cross axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,669 miles

centre exhaust corroding

front exhaust bracket corroded

o/s/r tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,576 miles

o/s door mirror deteriating

o/s/f lower suspension arm bush tearing (front arm, inner bush)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,925 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,344 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 29,877 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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Y716 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y716 KJO, 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 Y716 KJO registered?

Y716 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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