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Y402 CLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,131 mi
Last recorded143,131 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY402 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 143,131 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 143,131 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 121,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 91,331 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 913,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 111,657 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 105,996 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 80,840 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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Y402 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y402 CLJ, 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 Y402 CLJ registered?

Y402 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y402 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y402 CLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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