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Y552 STR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 STR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 110,779 miles

SMALL CUT ON OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL

Fail 16 Oct 2007 110,779 miles

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

SMALL CUT ON OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL

Pass 26 Sep 2006 96,061 miles

SRS LAMP STAYS ON FAULT IN THE SYSTEM

Pass 16 May 2006 90,456 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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Y552 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y552 STR, 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

How do I check the history of Y552 STR?

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What year was Y552 STR registered?

Y552 STR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y552 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y552 STR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y552 STR have outstanding finance?

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