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Y269 EWL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,531 mi
Last recorded107,531 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY269 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,531 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 96,835 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 19 Nov 2011 87,722 miles

Both front tyres wearing low in center of tread area

Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,375 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise slight play front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,647 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)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

rear diff oil seal damp

Pass 20 May 2008 63,945 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 21 May 2007 55,897 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,676 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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Y269 EWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y269 EWL, 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 Y269 EWL registered?

Y269 EWL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y269 EWL safe to buy?

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