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Y752 KCD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2013

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine mangement light on

Fail 6 May 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine mangement light on

n/s/f brake pad sensor not connected to brake pad

Pass 14 May 2012 12 miles

E.S.P System indicates a mallfuction

Engine menagement light on.

Front brake discs worn.

Informed by customer that the dash assembly had been replaced and so therefore the mileage displayed is incorrect.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play Offside track rod inner joint

The steering feels slightly heavy for the model of car, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMENDED that this fault and the power steering fluid leek be rectified as soon as possible

There appears to be a power steering fluid leak but due to engine covers and an undertray am unable to ascertain the extent of the leak or its origin.

Fail 14 May 2012 12 miles

E.S.P System indicates a mallfuction

Engine menagement light on.

Front brake discs worn.

Informed by customer that the dash assembly had been replaced and so therefore the mileage displayed is incorrect.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play Offside track rod inner joint

The steering feels slightly heavy for the model of car, IT IS STRONGLY RECOMENDED that this fault and the power steering fluid leek be rectified as soon as possible

There appears to be a power steering fluid leak but due to engine covers and an undertray am unable to ascertain the extent of the leak or its origin.

Pass 9 May 2011 51,627 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 49,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f wiper is smeary.

Pass 28 May 2008 41,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 32,468 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,893 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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Y752 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y752 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 Y752 KCD registered?

Y752 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y752 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y752 KCD shows 9 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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