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Y369 VEY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,445 mi
Last recorded100,445 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY369 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,445 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 90,205 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 90,205 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,540 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,988 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 73,013 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,346 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,996 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 33,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,149 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,919 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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Y369 VEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y369 VEY, 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 Y369 VEY registered?

Y369 VEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y369 VEY safe to buy?

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