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Y102 NEU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,971 mi
Last recorded138,971 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY102 NEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 138,971 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2013 131,125 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 124,447 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 110,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,216 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 88,216 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,802 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 56,950 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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Y102 NEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y102 NEU, 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 Y102 NEU registered?

Y102 NEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

Is Y102 NEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y102 NEU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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