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X615 YFG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX615 YFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 114,946 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 111,475 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 111,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 107,680 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 104,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 104,314 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2012 100,604 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 97,492 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 93,856 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2009 90,057 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 90,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,691 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,694 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006
Fail 12 Aug 2006

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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X615 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X615 YFG, 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 X615 YFG registered?

X615 YFG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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The MOT history for X615 YFG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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