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Y268 LJX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,504 mi
Last recorded82,504 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 LJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 82,504 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 82,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective nearside front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2018 80,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 80,133 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 78,633 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 77,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,987 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 56,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,523 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,234 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,622 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 38,622 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,748 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,990 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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Y268 LJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y268 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 Y268 LJX registered?

Y268 LJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2001.

Is Y268 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y268 LJX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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