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Y309 MVV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,048 mi
Last recorded108,048 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY309 MVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 108,048 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

underside of car heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,617 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 99,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 90,457 miles

All rear bushes have been covered in grease

Both Rear indicators showing some white light

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear diff leaking oil

Under trays fitted throughout preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 72,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 72,963 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,963 miles

osf steering rack arm slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,485 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,485 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,476 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 40,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,181 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,757 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 32,753 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,030 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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Y309 MVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y309 MVV, 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 Y309 MVV registered?

Y309 MVV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y309 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y309 MVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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