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Y158 LTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,839 mi
Last recorded130,839 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 LTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 130,839 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 130,839 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 122,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 113,550 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 113,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,168 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 112,163 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 106,105 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

REAR BRAKE PADS 70/80% WORN

Pass 14 Aug 2006 101,957 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 82,761 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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Y158 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 Y158 LTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y158 LTF?

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What year was Y158 LTF registered?

Y158 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2001.

Is Y158 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y158 LTF 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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