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Y744 KCD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,279 mi
Last recorded129,279 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY744 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 129,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management warning lamp on

offside front play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Mar 2014 129,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management warning lamp on

offside front play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 5 Mar 2013 119,298 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 119,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 108,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 97,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 87,361 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,502 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 66,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,149 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,065 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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Y744 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y744 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 Y744 KCD registered?

Y744 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y744 KCD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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