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Y271 EAC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,755 mi
Last recorded89,755 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog lamp wiring hanging down, plug broken

Oil leak slight from engine ()

plastic engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,031 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,271 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 64,271 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,765 miles

nail in offside rear tyre shoulder

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,473 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,463 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 46,101 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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Y271 EAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y271 EAC, 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 Y271 EAC registered?

Y271 EAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y271 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y271 EAC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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