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Y253 LJX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,222 mi
Last recorded76,222 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 LJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,222 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,266 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 60,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 52,518 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,531 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,421 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,616 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,534 miles

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

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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Y253 LJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y253 LJX, 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 Y253 LJX registered?

Y253 LJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is Y253 LJX safe to buy?

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