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Y214 DLS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,806 mi
Last recorded102,806 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 DLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 102,806 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,731 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 100,731 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 155,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,457 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play at offside of steering rack.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,083 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre sidewall showing signs of deterioration

Fail 17 Sep 2009 78,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre sidewall showing signs of deterioration

Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,303 miles

advise hand brake could be better

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,284 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,567 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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Y214 DLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y214 DLS, 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 Y214 DLS registered?

Y214 DLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y214 DLS safe to buy?

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