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ARN 102Y

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,264 mi
Last recorded52,264 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARN 102Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 52,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 51,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 51,071 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall fatigue cracked

Pass 23 May 2015 50,278 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 May 2014 48,315 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,385 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,897 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 37,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,487 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 35,487 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,894 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,811 miles

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

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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ARN 102Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ARN 102Y, 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 ARN 102Y registered?

ARN 102Y is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is ARN 102Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARN 102Y shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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