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Y129 LLG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,044 mi
Last recorded122,044 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 LLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 122,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 117,224 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 105,322 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,039 miles

eml staying on

Pass 3 Jan 2014 94,786 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 94,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,048 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 89,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e/m/l/ light on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,746 miles

Rear registration plate slight obscured

Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

Fail 27 Nov 2010 81,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,625 miles

bas warning light stays on

Fail 28 Nov 2009 75,624 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bas warning light stays on

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,664 miles

offside rear tyre wearing badly

offside front tyrewearing on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2007 66,758 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,317 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y129 LLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y129 LLG, 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 Y129 LLG registered?

Y129 LLG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y129 LLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y129 LLG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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