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Y416 LCW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

256,561 mi
Last recorded256,561 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY416 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2012 256,561 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Srs light on

Pass 7 Aug 2008 256,419 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front number plate damaged ns upper corner

Pass 23 Jul 2007 247,645 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

nsf tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2006 240,847 miles

rear brake pads worn low

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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Y416 LCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y416 LCW, 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 Y416 LCW registered?

Y416 LCW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y416 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y416 LCW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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