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Y152 LJR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,329 mi
Last recorded82,329 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 LJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 82,329 miles

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST PIPE CRACKED (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,740 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,444 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 74,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,239 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 68,185 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 65,645 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 65,645 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,428 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,511 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,829 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,550 miles

oil leak on diff o/s/f fog light inop main chasis brake pipes not visible rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 15 Nov 2005 33,515 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 33,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

battery insecure

both front fog lights inoperative

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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Y152 LJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y152 LJR, 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 Y152 LJR registered?

Y152 LJR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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