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Y172 LYA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,016 mi
Last recorded88,016 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,016 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,197 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,665 miles

nearside front fog lamp inop

nearside side repeater damaged

oil leak from transmission

Fail 11 Jan 2018 75,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [front arms] (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [front arms] (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front fog lamp inop

nearside side repeater damaged

oil leak from transmission

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,015 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,860 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output taped (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak from engine or transmission

Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,774 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,678 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,449 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,065 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 30,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,581 miles

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

Nearside front torsion arm bush worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 27,903 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,229 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,164 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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Y172 LYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y172 LYA, 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 Y172 LYA registered?

Y172 LYA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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