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Y246 PFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,003 mi
Last recorded67,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 PFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 51,226 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,712 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 47,712 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 45,162 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,904 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,904 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,819 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP STAYING ON

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

O/S MIRROR GLASS DISCOLOURING

Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,375 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,563 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 PFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO registered?

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

Is Y246 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y246 PFO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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