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Y477 AKV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,951 mi
Last recorded79,951 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 79,951 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,416 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,626 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,150 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,093 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 40,529 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,981 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,981 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 9 Oct 2008 32,697 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2006 25,173 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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Y477 AKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y477 AKV, 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 Y477 AKV registered?

Y477 AKV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y477 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 AKV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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