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P88 RYA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,143 mi
Last recorded133,143 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 RYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 133,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,609 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,757 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 98,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,963 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,229 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,398 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,353 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 66,784 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 56,540 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 56,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,070 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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P88 RYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P88 RYA, 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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How do I check the history of P88 RYA?

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What year was P88 RYA registered?

P88 RYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is P88 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P88 RYA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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