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Y366 CLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,930 mi
Last recorded92,930 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY366 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,930 miles

wear n/s lower ball joint

Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,118 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eps light on

Pass 12 Jan 2013 85,331 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

esp warning message displayed on dash

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play

offside front inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper blades split

Pass 28 May 2010 77,302 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 77,270 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009

n/s/f tyre very close to limits.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,249 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,788 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 64,724 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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Y366 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y366 CLJ, 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 Y366 CLJ registered?

Y366 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y366 CLJ safe to buy?

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