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Y372 OLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,932 mi
Last recorded119,932 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY372 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 119,932 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 113,171 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn slightly

offside front lower suspension arm, ball joint dust cover is split

Fail 19 May 2010 113,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn slightly

offside front lower suspension arm, ball joint dust cover is split

Pass 19 May 2009 106,687 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 106,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

near side rear tyre has three nails in tyre tred won on side of tred not repairable

Fail 7 May 2008 99,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2008 99,285 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 91,903 miles

advised nearside front tyre has cut in the outer wall but not exposing cord or ply. †advised offside front tyre has nail in tread.

Pass 2 May 2006 85,189 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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Y372 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y372 OLK, 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 Y372 OLK registered?

Y372 OLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is Y372 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y372 OLK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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