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Y821 KBW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,569 mi
Last recorded95,569 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 95,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2023 95,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 92,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 85,171 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,096 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,984 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 84,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear position lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside side repeater damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,162 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 84,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall cut to cord. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracked to cord (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,955 miles

Both front and o/s/rear tyres tread cracked at edges and walls perished(still legal)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,751 miles

n/s/front tyre wall perished and kerbed(still legal)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/front tyre wall perished and kerbed(still legal)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 83,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,103 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,648 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 82,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 82,118 miles

Nearside lamp and rear bumper slight damage

SRS light on

Fail 1 Jul 2010 82,118 miles

Nearside lamp and rear bumper slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

SRS light on

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,454 miles

nearside side repeter lense slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,540 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,780 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 73,287 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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Y821 KBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y821 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 Y821 KBW registered?

Y821 KBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y821 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y821 KBW shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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