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Y313 LWC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 LWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 74,682 miles

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

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 74,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 60,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B less than 40 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,108 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 57,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 52,557 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 51,061 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,570 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 48,570 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,006 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,021 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 38,015 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,661 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 24,390 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 24,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 21,060 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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Y313 LWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y313 LWC, 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 Y313 LWC registered?

Y313 LWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y313 LWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y313 LWC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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