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Y312 HFC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

79,641 mi
Last recorded79,641 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 79,641 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,949 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 66,909 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,248 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 51,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,838 miles

under body shields fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 38,113 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 35,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,405 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,376 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 23,116 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,563 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 17,151 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 15,062 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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Y312 HFC 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 95.2%.

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 Y312 HFC, 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 Y312 HFC registered?

Y312 HFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2001.

Is Y312 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y312 HFC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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