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Y817 WKE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,658 mi
Last recorded127,658 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 WKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 127,658 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 127,658 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 124,060 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 124,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 120,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 116,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 113,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,462 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,043 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 107,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,971 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 105,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 101,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 89,310 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,678 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 66,430 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 63,222 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 63,222 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

exhaust manifold leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,560 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,035 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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Y817 WKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y817 WKE, 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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Y817 WKE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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