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Y374 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,573 mi
Last recorded100,573 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY374 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 100,573 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

subframe corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 100,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

subframe corroded

Pass 18 May 2023 97,022 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 93,521 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 88,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 83,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 78,944 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 72,702 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,154 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 56,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 53,856 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 53,848 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 50,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 47,774 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 47,416 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 44,641 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 40,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 36,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 32,763 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 29,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,235 miles

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

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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Y374 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y374 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y374 PLE registered?

Y374 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y374 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y374 PLE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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