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Y332 LGU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,721 mi
Last recorded105,721 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY332 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2013 105,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,721 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 99,838 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f upper suspension arm has split rubber bush but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 82,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight play detected in offside of steering rack

Pass 7 May 2008 68,036 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2007 56,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 49,421 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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Y332 LGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y332 LGU, 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 Y332 LGU registered?

Y332 LGU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y332 LGU safe to buy?

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