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Y312 PLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,998 mi
Last recorded85,998 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 85,998 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 May 2017 85,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 83,062 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 83,062 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 76,522 miles

engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 68,193 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 68,193 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,676 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,676 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Apr 2012 48,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,510 miles

parking brake just in spec

Pass 7 Jun 2008 39,798 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 32,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,348 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 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PLH, 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 PLH registered?

Y312 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y312 PLH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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