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Y331 OET

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,317 mi
Last recorded96,317 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY331 OET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,317 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 96,317 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 88,703 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 81,587 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 81,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 67,101 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 59,552 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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Y331 OET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y331 OET, 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 Y331 OET registered?

Y331 OET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2001.

Is Y331 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y331 OET shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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