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Y539 LET

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,778 mi
Last recorded76,778 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 LET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 76,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,190 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 68,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,786 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 64,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,601 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,480 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,061 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,390 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 57,387 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 53,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,652 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,839 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,203 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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Y539 LET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 Y539 LET, 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 Y539 LET registered?

Y539 LET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y539 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y539 LET shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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