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Y465 PFO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,047 mi
Last recorded167,047 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY465 PFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 167,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 163,335 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 163,335 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 157,839 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 157,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 139,277 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 23 Aug 2012 129,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,559 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 111,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 111,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 96,482 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,482 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 79,563 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 67,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,536 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 53,900 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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Y465 PFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y465 PFO, 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 Y465 PFO registered?

Y465 PFO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y465 PFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y465 PFO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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