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Y379 AKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,179 mi
Last recorded84,179 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,179 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 84,179 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 81,795 miles

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Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,107 miles

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Fail 20 Oct 2016 78,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 17 Oct 2015 72,237 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 66,696 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,489 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,884 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 59,743 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,676 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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Y379 AKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y379 AKJ, 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 Y379 AKJ registered?

Y379 AKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y379 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y379 AKJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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