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Y483 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,926 mi
Last recorded66,926 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,926 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 66,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine light on.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,267 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,872 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 58,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front TYRE HAS CRACKS + WEARING FROM OUTER EDGE

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,430 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 56,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,357 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 54,450 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 51,585 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 48,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 41,367 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,854 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 33,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 26,845 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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Y483 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y483 OLF, 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 Y483 OLF registered?

Y483 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y483 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y483 OLF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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