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Y446 CLC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,533 mi
Last recorded93,533 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY446 CLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 93,533 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 93,533 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 83,160 miles

both wipers smeary

Fail 7 Oct 2014 83,160 miles

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

both wipers smeary

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both wipers smeary

n/s/r tyre worn egdes

o/s/r tyre wearing centre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 61,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,636 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2011 51,636 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,017 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 42,992 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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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Y446 CLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y446 CLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y446 CLC?

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What year was Y446 CLC registered?

Y446 CLC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y446 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y446 CLC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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