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Y104 YTP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,962 mi
Last recorded106,962 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 YTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 106,962 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 106,929 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 103,144 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 103,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 96,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 91,545 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,879 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 85,818 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 79,318 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 71,958 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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Y104 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y104 YTP, 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 Y104 YTP registered?

Y104 YTP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2001.

Is Y104 YTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y104 YTP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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