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Y234 VNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,863 mi
Last recorded69,863 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 VNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 65,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 May 2017 65,539 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,558 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,942 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,661 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 42,746 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,242 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,770 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 31,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 29,486 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 26,518 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 VNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

Y234 VNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y234 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y234 VNV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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