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Y367 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,090 mi
Last recorded121,090 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY367 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 121,090 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 7 Mar 2012

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 114,765 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 112,036 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 112,036 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 101,985 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 101,985 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 92,814 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 92,789 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 85,025 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 74,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 74,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 74,782 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 74,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlight aim not tested due to light inoperative.

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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Y367 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y367 OLF, 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 Y367 OLF registered?

Y367 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y367 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y367 OLF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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