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Y334 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,712 mi
Last recorded114,712 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY334 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 114,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,050 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 111,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,203 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 24 Aug 2020 109,163 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,385 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring views of some items

Pass 18 Aug 2018 103,911 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 21 Aug 2017 100,159 miles

Front and rear brake discs both sides lipped

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,427 miles

oil leak

steering inner joints has slight play

Fail 6 Apr 2016 93,326 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as-marked (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

steering inner joints has slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 85,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 85,006 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 78,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Fail 22 Apr 2013 78,867 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

Pass 28 Feb 2012 72,516 miles

engine light on

Pass 22 Jan 2011 66,189 miles

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

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 23 Jan 2010 59,399 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 51,231 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 51,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y334 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y334 PLE, 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 Y334 PLE registered?

Y334 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y334 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y334 PLE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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