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Y724 KCD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY724 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 107,223 miles

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

front exhaust mount in poor condition

inner surface of nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre nearing 1.6mm

Fail 27 May 2010 107,221 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

front exhaust mount in poor condition

inner surface of nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre nearing 1.6mm

rear brake rise and fall rate differance high

Pass 26 Jun 2009 104,697 miles

nearside rear parking brake reading lower than offside

Pass 26 Jun 2008 97,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 89,135 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 89,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,540 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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Y724 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y724 KCD, 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 Y724 KCD registered?

Y724 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y724 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y724 KCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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