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Y826 KCD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,098 mi
Last recorded82,098 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 KCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,098 miles

slight wear nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,882 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,391 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 67,151 miles

Clamp for centre exhaust cracked but still securing exhaust together.

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from diff. .

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,775 miles

Front No. plate soon require replacement.

Front brakes heavily corroded on inside face - soon require replacement.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f foglamp inoperative

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,081 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak from rear diff

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,985 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from rear diff

water damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,630 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 31,630 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear pads 50% worn / rear diff damp

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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Y826 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y826 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 Y826 KCD registered?

Y826 KCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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