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Y572 DAH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,966 mi
Last recorded154,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 DAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 154,966 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 147,797 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 147,797 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 142,960 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 133,360 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 120,639 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 120,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 116,613 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 110,148 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 97,687 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 97,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 74,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 70,300 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

warning up on dash board ref:diagnostic fault

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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Y572 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y572 DAH, 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 Y572 DAH registered?

Y572 DAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y572 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y572 DAH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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