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Y39 LBN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,746 mi
Last recorded74,746 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 LBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,746 miles

Indicator lamps working on backup system.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres wearing low.

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,746 miles

Both number plates starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,987 miles

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

number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Feb 2010 68,912 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,344 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,121 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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Y39 LBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y39 LBN, 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

How do I check the history of Y39 LBN?

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What year was Y39 LBN registered?

Y39 LBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y39 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y39 LBN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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