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Y832 KEU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,053 mi
Last recorded143,053 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 KEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 143,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cast iron arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cast iron arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 137,898 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cast iron arm with ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 115,679 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 115,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,286 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,848 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 69,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,229 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 51,581 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,279 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,765 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,813 miles

parking brake audible click device broken

Fail 7 Apr 2010 44,813 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak from transmission

parking brake audible click device broken

Pass 14 Apr 2009 41,369 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 41,369 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,111 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 38,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Apr 2007 33,189 miles

both front mirror side repeaters have cracked lenses (function is ok)

creaking noise from steering/suspension when shook left and right

Pass 18 Apr 2006 27,913 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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Y832 KEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y832 KEU, 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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Y832 KEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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