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X869 YFM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,715 mi
Last recorded129,715 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 YFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 129,715 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,514 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 105,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,937 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 97,737 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 90,995 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 90,995 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 87,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,761 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 71,854 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 63,561 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 55,088 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,831 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 48,831 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 43,871 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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X869 YFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X869 YFM, 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 X869 YFM registered?

X869 YFM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X869 YFM safe to buy?

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