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Y796 KGE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 KGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2014 80,190 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,174 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,292 miles

ADVISE ON CONDITION OF N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,908 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,651 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,421 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,027 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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Y796 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y796 KGE, 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 Y796 KGE registered?

Y796 KGE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is Y796 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y796 KGE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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