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Y581 FFC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,743 mi
Last recorded182,743 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 182,743 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 178,536 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 172,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 172,853 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 169,614 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 161,556 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2012 153,079 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 147,442 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 147,435 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 140,241 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 140,241 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 134,264 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 124,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 105,593 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 105,593 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 86,742 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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Y581 FFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y581 FFC, 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 Y581 FFC?

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What year was Y581 FFC registered?

Y581 FFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y581 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y581 FFC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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