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Y549 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,931 mi
Last recorded97,931 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY549 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,931 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,599 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering arm has a bit of play

o/s/f steering arm has a bit of play

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,451 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 105,028 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,837 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,342 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 53,742 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 46,131 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,025 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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Y549 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y549 ORF, 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 Y549 ORF registered?

Y549 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y549 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y549 ORF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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