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Y445 YNV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,955 mi
Last recorded142,955 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 YNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 142,955 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 142,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 141,470 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 140,746 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 138,455 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 136,833 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 133,723 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 128,640 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 192,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 105,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 147,875 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 83,229 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 83,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 74,929 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 74,929 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside track rod has slight play.

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 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y445 YNV, 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 YNV registered?

Y445 YNV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y445 YNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y445 YNV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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