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X839 YCC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,874 mi
Last recorded79,874 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX839 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 79,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 79,874 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,157 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 79,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 78,108 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,658 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 76,658 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,487 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 75,486 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres side wall cracked

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,577 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 74,577 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 71,661 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 64,353 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 62,795 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 54,751 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 50,008 miles

Slight cracking to n/s/f and both rear tyres

Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 40,701 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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X839 YCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X839 YCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X839 YCC?

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What year was X839 YCC registered?

X839 YCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X839 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X839 YCC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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