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Y236 HDV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,646 mi
Last recorded158,646 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 158,646 miles

Nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Nsf wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn to limit

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2012 158,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Nsf wheel arch slight corrosion

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn to limit

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 149,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 149,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 132,394 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2010 132,394 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2009 115,502 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 99,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 79,967 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 28 Mar 2007 79,967 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,505 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y236 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y236 HDV, 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 Y236 HDV registered?

Y236 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y236 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y236 HDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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