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Y401 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,217 mi
Last recorded138,217 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 138,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 128,739 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 118,217 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 118,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 106,874 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 93,908 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 76,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 63,888 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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Y401 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 Y401 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

How do I check the history of Y401 PLE?

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What year was Y401 PLE registered?

Y401 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y401 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 PLE 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.

Does Y401 PLE have outstanding finance?

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