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Y311 VAK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

154,147 mi
Last recorded154,147 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 VAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 154,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 147,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 141,239 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 134,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,575 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 123,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 110,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 95,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,003 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 81,003 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,215 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 66,798 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 59,370 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 59,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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Y311 VAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y311 VAK, 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 Y311 VAK registered?

Y311 VAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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