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Y262 AFR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,355 mi
Last recorded191,355 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 AFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 191,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 191,344 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 180,578 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 169,535 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 153,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 136,020 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 136,020 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 126,282 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 126,282 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 122,637 miles

Back Box heat sheilt fitted

Clean and protect brake pipes

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2014 118,164 miles

Both Rear tyres cracking in tred and close to wear markers.

O/S/F Tyre Wearing on outter edge and cracking on sidewall

O/S/F Tyre cracking on sidewall

Some Corrosion on rear subframe components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 112,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,628 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 106,628 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 97,184 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 91,107 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 91,107 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,287 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2007 66,328 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 57,781 miles

rear tyres near legal limit

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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Y262 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y262 AFR, 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 Y262 AFR registered?

Y262 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y262 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y262 AFR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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