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Y187 LVT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,658 mi
Last recorded105,658 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 LVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 105,658 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 11 May 2016 102,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 94,176 miles

advise front tyres getting low

advise rear discs slighty worn

advise rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,399 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,150 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,150 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 77,906 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OS steering rack inner jointslight lift during rock test

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,538 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 59,538 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,894 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 43,270 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)

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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Y187 LVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y187 LVT, 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

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What year was Y187 LVT registered?

Y187 LVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y187 LVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y187 LVT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y187 LVT have outstanding finance?

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