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Y288 LJX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,746 mi
Last recorded126,746 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY288 LJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 126,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 118,292 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 118,291 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 115,320 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,356 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

movement visable in o/s off steering rack[drumstick]

Pass 22 Dec 2014 105,799 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 105,788 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 101,598 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 100,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket breaking away

Pass 19 Dec 2011 97,291 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,712 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 92,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,556 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 89,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 84,610 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 84,559 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,948 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 80,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 70,090 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 70,067 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y288 LJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y288 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.

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What year was Y288 LJX registered?

Y288 LJX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y288 LJX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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