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Y495 YKJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,968 mi
Last recorded103,968 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 YKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 103,968 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated.number plate damage front

Fail 23 Dec 2016 103,968 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated.number plate damage front

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,378 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,516 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,037 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,014 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,608 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,096 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,535 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 39,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,754 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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Y495 YKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y495 YKJ, 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 Y495 YKJ registered?

Y495 YKJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is Y495 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y495 YKJ shows 16 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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