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Y48 LDK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,117 mi
Last recorded20,117 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 LDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 20,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 20,090 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,528 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2018 16,374 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 16,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 14,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 14,058 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,626 miles

both front tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 1 Aug 2016 10,620 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 11 Aug 2015 7,296 miles

All tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 9 May 2014 5,904 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 5,711 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 5,395 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 5,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 4,997 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 4,539 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 4,263 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 3,896 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 3,482 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 3,054 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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Y48 LDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y48 LDK, 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 Y48 LDK registered?

Y48 LDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y48 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y48 LDK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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