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Y282 XJU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,881 mi
Last recorded77,881 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY282 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,881 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,970 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,123 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,780 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 3 Jun 2016 65,536 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 61,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 59,562 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,599 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 58,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osr pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,893 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,221 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 42,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,649 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,232 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 9,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 9,265 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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Y282 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y282 XJU, 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 Y282 XJU registered?

Y282 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y282 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y282 XJU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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