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Y354 XJU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,641 mi
Last recorded140,641 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY354 XJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 140,641 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 140,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 136,217 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,851 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,759 miles

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

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 28 Jul 2012 118,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2011 108,192 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 96,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 85,743 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,154 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 66,834 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 56,134 miles

seperation on no.plates

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 20 Jul 2006 55,812 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 55,812 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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Y354 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y354 XJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y354 XJU registered?

Y354 XJU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2001.

Is Y354 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y354 XJU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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