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Y476 AJF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,263 mi
Last recorded111,263 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY476 AJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 111,263 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 172,661 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 102,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 95,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 86,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 73,920 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 70,112 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 70,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 68,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 66,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 12 May 2014 66,678 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 21 May 2013 65,083 miles

offside front tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 11 May 2012 60,780 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 60,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2011 58,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 56,973 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 56,973 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 55,235 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 May 2009 55,235 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,568 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 47,054 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 12 Jun 2006 38,571 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 35,276 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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Y476 AJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y476 AJF, 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 Y476 AJF registered?

Y476 AJF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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