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Y401 PWJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,242 mi
Last recorded144,242 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 PWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 144,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2018 139,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 133,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 130,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 119,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 119,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 111,374 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 101,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,957 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,919 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 75,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,419 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,651 miles

uneaven tyre wear

Pass 7 Dec 2005 43,104 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 PWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PWJ, 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 Y401 PWJ registered?

Y401 PWJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y401 PWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y401 PWJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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