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Y423 AJW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,315 mi
Last recorded137,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY423 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 137,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 116,279 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 116,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 99,344 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 99,344 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 89,152 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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Y423 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y423 AJW, 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 Y423 AJW registered?

Y423 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y423 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y423 AJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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