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Y534 HPC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,941 mi
Last recorded107,941 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 HPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 107,941 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 107,941 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 99,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,296 miles

offside front inner steering rack has slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,660 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,168 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,454 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 37,740 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,871 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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Y534 HPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y534 HPC, 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 Y534 HPC registered?

Y534 HPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y534 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y534 HPC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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