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Y235 LGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,199 mi
Last recorded191,199 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 191,199 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 191,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 183,068 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 183,068 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 170,890 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 162,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 153,376 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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Y235 LGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y235 LGU, 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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How do I check the history of Y235 LGU?

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What year was Y235 LGU registered?

Y235 LGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y235 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y235 LGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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