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Y572 VNH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,009 mi
Last recorded117,009 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY572 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 117,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 109,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,017 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 90,983 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 80,442 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 80,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,552 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 76,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,746 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,275 miles

oil leak from rear axle.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,405 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,397 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 43,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge advise

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

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 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

Y572 VNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y572 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y572 VNH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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