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Y792 KCD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationY792 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014
Fail 24 Mar 2014

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

Rear subframe has light corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2013

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear brakes slightly uneven when applied.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 128,401 miles

not sure on mileage due to can't read it

Fail 27 Mar 2012 128,400 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

not sure on mileage due to can't read it

Pass 10 Mar 2011 124,503 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 120,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 117,936 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 115,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 115,032 miles

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

Oil leak from rear diff

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 103,520 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 84,974 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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Y792 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y792 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 Y792 KCD registered?

Y792 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y792 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y792 KCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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