MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general under body corrosion
engine covers and under trays fitted can not inspect some components
rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges
Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber weak in opperation
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside and outside edges
Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth outside edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber weak in opperation
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)
Undertrays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some wear evident in steering rack (o/s)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
some wear evident in steering rack (o/s)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y72 KAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 Y72 KAV, 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 Y72 KAV registered?
Y72 KAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2001.
Is Y72 KAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y72 KAV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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