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Y372 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,467 mi
Last recorded107,467 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY372 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2013 107,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 107,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 97,141 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 97,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,409 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light remains on after start up

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damaje to offside rear quater plannel

front number plate is loose

nearside front trackrod end has slight play

engine cooling fan not working may result in engine over heating

Pass 30 Jun 2010 82,889 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 68,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 62,342 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 62,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak

park brake; clicking mechanism, inop

Pass 27 Jun 2006 52,320 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 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y372 PLE, 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 PLE registered?

Y372 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y372 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y372 PLE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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