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Y378 LVT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,841 mi
Last recorded111,841 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 LVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 111,841 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 104,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 102,679 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,300 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 100,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 90,396 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,631 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 63,380 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,653 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

towbar slightly bent

Fail 10 Jun 2009 57,653 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

towbar slightly bent

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,133 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 52,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 36,966 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limits

Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,972 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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Y378 LVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y378 LVT, 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 Y378 LVT registered?

Y378 LVT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y378 LVT safe to buy?

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