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Y512 MHE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,169 mi
Last recorded106,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY512 MHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 106,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 94,419 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 94,030 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 83,846 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 24 Nov 2008 83,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,629 miles

Front exhaust bracket very weak.O/S rear indicator faded.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 70,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front exhaust bracket very weak.O/S rear indicator faded.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,447 miles

Previous advisorys apply

Fail 12 Feb 2007 66,414 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Play in offside steering rack arm (internal)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 61,570 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 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MHE, 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 Y512 MHE registered?

Y512 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y512 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y512 MHE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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