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Y234 WFF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,023 mi
Last recorded133,023 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 WFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 133,023 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 122,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 118,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 116,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 115,436 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 115,434 miles

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

OSF Intercooler pipe not connected - leaking oil

Pass 9 Apr 2009 112,509 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 109,442 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 109,442 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 103,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 94,722 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT COROSION ON FRONT AND REAR DISCS

Fail 3 Apr 2006 94,722 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs coroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFF, 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 WFF registered?

Y234 WFF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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