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R19 YED

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,657 mi
Last recorded54,657 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 YED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 54,657 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 54,657 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 53,854 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 49,166 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,876 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 44,876 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,966 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,053 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 30,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,070 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,170 miles

both front and rear tyre outer sidewalls slightly cracked

rear brake pads becoming low

when sidelights switched on no dash lights illuminate

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,625 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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R19 YED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R19 YED, 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 R19 YED registered?

R19 YED is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is R19 YED safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 YED shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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