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Y799 KBW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,053 mi
Last recorded134,053 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 134,053 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,719 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,088 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 110,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,252 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 91,108 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,525 miles

offside inner rack jiont has play

Pass 3 Feb 2012 89,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,557 miles

Front Anti Roll Bar link rods and bushes worn

Front and Rear Brake Discs worn and corroding (Slight Brake Judder)

Rear Brake pads worn thin

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2010 85,476 miles

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

front no plate broken

o/s/r hand brake not 100% working

rear no plate water ingres

Fail 16 Feb 2010 85,476 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front no plate broken

front wipers smearing

o/s/r hand brake not 100% working

rear no plate water ingres

Pass 18 Feb 2009 81,323 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS BROKEN

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,845 miles

Front castor arm bushes cracked/worn

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

O/S/F anti-roll bar drop link slight wear

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Slight play/wear in O/S steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 65,531 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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Y799 KBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 Y799 KBW, 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 Y799 KBW registered?

Y799 KBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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