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Y297 ULH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,789 mi
Last recorded61,789 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 ULH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,789 miles

n/s/r/tyre close to limit mark

Fail 11 Apr 2012 61,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r/tyre close to limit mark

Pass 15 Apr 2011
Fail 13 Apr 2011

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 98,995 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 84,028 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 79,481 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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Y297 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y297 ULH, 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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How do I check the history of Y297 ULH?

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What year was Y297 ULH registered?

Y297 ULH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y297 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y297 ULH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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