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Y268 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,686 mi
Last recorded75,686 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY268 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 75,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,756 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,551 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,470 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 48,470 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,700 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight free play

brake lamp malfunction illuminated on facia - all rear lamps functioning correctly

chip in windscreen

engine management lamp illuminated

offside front steering arm has slight free play on rock check

Pass 25 Sep 2006 34,776 miles

STRONG ADVISE - offside steering arm has free play

both front wheel bearings have slight free play

engine management lamp on

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front control arm ball joint gaiter split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2006 34,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONG ADVISE - offside steering arm has free play

both front wheel bearings have slight free play

engine management lamp on

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front control arm ball joint gaiter split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2005 27,723 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 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 Y268 OLK, 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 Y268 OLK registered?

Y268 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y268 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y268 OLK shows 11 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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