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Y439 LDY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 LDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2015 119,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 119,242 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 115,371 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 115,371 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2012 107,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 107,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 103,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 98,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 92,953 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 87,615 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays

Fail 6 Aug 2007 80,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

under trays

Pass 12 Jun 2006 65,776 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 54,218 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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Y439 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y439 LDY, 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 Y439 LDY registered?

Y439 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y439 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y439 LDY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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