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Y521 XRM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,421 mi
Last recorded61,421 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 XRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,789 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 50,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,025 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 44,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,777 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 36,776 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y521 XRM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y521 XRM, 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 Y521 XRM registered?

Y521 XRM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y521 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y521 XRM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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