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Y512 LKU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,637 mi
Last recorded53,637 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 LKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 53,637 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,923 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 43,923 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,251 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,815 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2005 27,618 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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Y512 LKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y512 LKU, 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 Y512 LKU registered?

Y512 LKU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y512 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y512 LKU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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