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Y532 ACW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,175 mi
Last recorded110,175 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY532 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 110,175 miles

Differential oil leak.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 103,284 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 103,284 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 94,845 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 94,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,236 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,225 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,674 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,255 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,623 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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Y532 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y532 ACW, 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 Y532 ACW registered?

Y532 ACW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2001.

Is Y532 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y532 ACW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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