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Y442 XCE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,297 mi
Last recorded144,297 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 XCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 144,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 130,217 miles

BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR COULD NOT BE TESTED DUE TO UNDER SHEETS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 128,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 125,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 123,661 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 117,949 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 22 Oct 2012 117,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 24 Oct 2011 112,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 108,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 102,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust pipe has a mounting deteriorated but still fully support with the rest exhaust system mounting.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 97,257 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,578 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 73,261 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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Y442 XCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y442 XCE, 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 Y442 XCE registered?

Y442 XCE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y442 XCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y442 XCE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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