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X244 YRA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,476 mi
Last recorded131,476 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX244 YRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 131,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust hanger

damage to font bumper

light corrosion to all meatal brake pipes

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

small cut to n/s/r tyre tread

small cuts to o/s/f tyre wall

small stone chip to front windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2009 128,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front fog light cracked

slight corrsion on nrearside rear wing / wheel arch

squeak from nearside rear suspension

Pass 16 Jan 2008 118,071 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 104,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 81,175 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 81,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to legal limit (on 3mm)

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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X244 YRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X244 YRA, 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 X244 YRA registered?

X244 YRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2001.

Is X244 YRA safe to buy?

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