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Y426 AJW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY426 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 132,939 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 132,917 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 132,917 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 116,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Aug 2013 110,315 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 110,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 103,997 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 98,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,233 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 92,233 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 79,207 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,529 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side front head light lens chipped

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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Y426 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y426 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 Y426 AJW registered?

Y426 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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