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Y224 HPB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY224 HPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt control arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,041 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,569 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,284 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,837 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 26 Feb 2013 72,320 miles

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

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 5 Mar 2012 70,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,068 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 58,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 53,646 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 49,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2008 49,091 miles

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)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,907 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,564 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 36,469 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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Y224 HPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y224 HPB, 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 Y224 HPB registered?

Y224 HPB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y224 HPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y224 HPB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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