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Y241 LDE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,635 mi
Last recorded111,635 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 LDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 111,635 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 111,635 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,117 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 110,117 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,940 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 108,940 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 106,797 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 106,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 104,840 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 100,326 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 100,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 98,211 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 98,211 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,495 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 92,547 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 92,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,581 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,575 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 84,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 79,603 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,992 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,992 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 58,254 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked- child seat fitted

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 LDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y241 LDE registered?

Y241 LDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y241 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y241 LDE shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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