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Y417 HNH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,652 mi
Last recorded91,652 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY417 HNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,652 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 85,633 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 85,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 80,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 71,260 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 66,110 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,210 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 56,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,210 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,600 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 94,020 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 94,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 82,491 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 81,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y417 HNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y417 HNH, 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 Y417 HNH registered?

Y417 HNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is Y417 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y417 HNH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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