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Y241 SCN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,380 mi
Last recorded135,380 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY241 SCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 135,380 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance, nearside effort lower

Fail 6 May 2016 135,162 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front hose ferrules corroded

both rear upper forward control arms nearing corrosion limit

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

rear subframe corroded

roughness both front strut top mountings

under trays fitted unable to fully test underside

Pass 15 May 2015 123,686 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 May 2014 112,609 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 24 May 2013 103,873 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 103,873 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,642 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,122 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 82,777 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 82,777 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,395 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front suspension arm ball joint boot insecure joint starting to sieze

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 49,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,776 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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Y241 SCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y241 SCN, 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 SCN registered?

Y241 SCN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y241 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y241 SCN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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