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Y717 KJO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

224,145 mi
Last recorded224,145 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 KJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 224,145 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 224,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 216,159 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all external panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 216,159 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF BRAKE PIPES (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested Not tested as exhaust loose and glow light on dash indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn lower arm to rear of front suspension (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all external panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 215,487 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 215,487 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 207,697 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 199,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 190,091 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 190,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 179,469 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 168,040 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 168,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 154,129 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 154,129 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 141,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 141,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 130,853 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 130,853 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 119,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 105,901 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 105,912 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

n/s/rear shocker showing signs of wear

o/s/front mirror repeater cracked

rear parking brake has long travel

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,073 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,345 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 82,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 7 Jun 2006 70,160 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 70,160 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 May 2005 58,180 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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Y717 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y717 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 Y717 KJO registered?

Y717 KJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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