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Y117 LCD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,236 mi
Last recorded147,236 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 LCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 147,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 139,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 130,754 miles

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2013 128,846 miles

bas on

Pass 29 Dec 2012 118,497 miles

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)

bas light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 106,184 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 96,161 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,962 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 72,772 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,891 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 50,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2006 41,804 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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Y117 LCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y117 LCD, 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 Y117 LCD registered?

Y117 LCD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y117 LCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y117 LCD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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