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Y252 EAN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,628 mi
Last recorded121,628 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 EAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 121,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 116,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,992 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,021 miles

Tested in a wet and snow condition

Fail 2 Mar 2018 86,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tested in a wet and snow condition

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,011 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,782 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 54,892 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear n/plate starting to delamanate

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,728 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2010 49,747 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,877 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2008 39,336 miles

front pads wearing low

rear numberplate starting to delaminate

underbody covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2007 31,584 miles

unable to check all of underbody due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,436 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2005 18,430 miles

both rear tyres on legal limits

unable to check all of underbody due to plastic covers 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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Y252 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 Y252 EAN, 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 Y252 EAN registered?

Y252 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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