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Y258 AKL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,810 mi
Last recorded132,810 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 AKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 132,810 miles

both front anti roll bar linkage balljoint rubbers split

interior display advises rear fog not working substitute lamp operating

wiper blades in poor condition advise replacement

Fail 3 Mar 2010 132,789 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front anti roll bar linkage balljoint rubbers split

interior display advises rear fog not working substitute lamp operating

wiper blades in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 19 Nov 2008 126,116 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 99,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,205 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 75,205 miles

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

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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Y258 AKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y258 AKL, 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 Y258 AKL registered?

Y258 AKL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y258 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y258 AKL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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