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Y448 LDY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,056 mi
Last recorded134,056 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 LDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 134,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 133,913 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 133,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 128,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 118,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 114,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 109,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 103,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,415 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 91,734 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 91,734 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,145 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 81,145 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y448 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y448 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y448 LDY registered?

Y448 LDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y448 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y448 LDY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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