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Y432 AJW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,824 mi
Last recorded123,824 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 AJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,824 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 123,824 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 118,415 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 118,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,342 miles

airbag lamp on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,457 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 74,020 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,990 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,514 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 60,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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Y432 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y432 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 Y432 AJW registered?

Y432 AJW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y432 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y432 AJW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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