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Y241 AOA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,340 mi
Last recorded213,340 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 AOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 213,340 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 212,202 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2010 204,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 197,870 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 193,850 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r drive shaft outer c v gaiter split

Fail 18 Jul 2008 193,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r drive shaft outer c v gaiter split

Pass 8 Aug 2007 160,424 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 160,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 120,028 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges both

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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Y241 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y241 AOA, 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 Y241 AOA registered?

Y241 AOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y241 AOA safe to buy?

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