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Y418 HHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,474 mi
Last recorded81,474 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 HHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,474 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 81,474 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,133 miles

both rear indicator bulbs turning white

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,402 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 67,402 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 61,817 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,114 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 46,341 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

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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Y418 HHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol 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 Y418 HHJ, 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 Y418 HHJ registered?

Y418 HHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y418 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y418 HHJ 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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