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P12 VYN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,747 mi
Last recorded106,747 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 106,747 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 105,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 104,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,276 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,729 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 98,551 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 96,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 93,845 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 91,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 84,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 79,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,826 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,772 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 68,819 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,948 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 54,487 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 29 Oct 2007 47,333 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 47,333 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,638 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 30,779 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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P12 VYN 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 95.2%.

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 P12 VYN, 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 P12 VYN registered?

P12 VYN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is P12 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 VYN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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