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A1 YXC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,407 mi
Last recorded81,407 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 YXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 81,407 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 71,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,717 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

front brake discs slightly worn

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 24 May 2010 50,373 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outter edge

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 21 May 2010 50,371 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outter edge

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 8 May 2009 32,305 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel

Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,606 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 May 2008 29,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2007 26,344 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 24,380 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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A1 YXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A1 YXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A1 YXC registered?

A1 YXC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is A1 YXC safe to buy?

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