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Y514 MHE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

211,274 mi
Last recorded211,274 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY514 MHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 211,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 120,727 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 101,726 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 95,762 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 91,485 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 86,368 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 82,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 82,071 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 76,633 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 70,614 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 15 May 2008 65,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 61,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 58,414 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 58,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2005 52,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y514 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y514 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 Y514 MHE registered?

Y514 MHE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y514 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y514 MHE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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