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Y72 KAV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,822 mi
Last recorded179,822 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 KAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 179,822 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,466 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted can not inspect some components

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,631 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,543 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 84,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,610 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 78,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,179 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,589 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,678 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,883 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,414 miles

some wear evident in steering rack (o/s)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 43,414 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 35,688 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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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.

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