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Y445 LCS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,807 mi
Last recorded97,807 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 LCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 97,805 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to nearside flexy (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,203 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 85,282 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,649 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,711 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,168 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,824 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 62,824 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,332 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 39,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,624 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,631 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,193 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,193 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,506 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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Y445 LCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y445 LCS, 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 Y445 LCS registered?

Y445 LCS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y445 LCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y445 LCS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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