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X614 YLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX614 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 168,655 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 156,396 miles

Engine light on

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 143,598 miles

Engine light illuminated

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 132,549 miles

Engine warning light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers slightly smeary

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside inner track rod end has slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2010 119,765 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edges

N/S front tyre low on very outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 119,765 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edges

N/S front tyre low on very outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 108,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 96,553 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 96,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 86,411 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,876 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 72,876 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 61,369 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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X614 YLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 X614 YLJ, 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 X614 YLJ registered?

X614 YLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X614 YLJ 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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