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Y541 LET

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,627 mi
Last recorded64,627 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 LET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 64,627 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust secure

Pass 11 Mar 2015 61,222 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,576 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 58,571 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,797 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 47,577 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,464 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,702 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,296 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,665 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 31,665 miles

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

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

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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Y541 LET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 Y541 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y541 LET registered?

Y541 LET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y541 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y541 LET 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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