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Y246 AEO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,662 mi
Last recorded86,662 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,662 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 82,665 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,740 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,738 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,632 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

drivers seat squab loose

Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,861 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,053 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 65,059 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 65,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,807 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 59,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,827 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 48,253 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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Y246 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y246 AEO, 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 Y246 AEO registered?

Y246 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y246 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y246 AEO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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