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Y234 OUH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,349 mi
Last recorded89,349 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 OUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,349 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,581 miles

noise from o/s/r wheel on rotation

Pass 14 May 2010 73,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,155 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 59,783 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 52,562 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 45,434 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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Y234 OUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Y234 OUH, 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 Y234 OUH registered?

Y234 OUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is Y234 OUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y234 OUH shows 8 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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