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Y587 PLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

334,742 mi
Last recorded334,742 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 334,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 327,186 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 312,049 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2017 184,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,434 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 168,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 157,328 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 147,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 142,075 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 142,556 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 135,920 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 129,648 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 129,646 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,691 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 113,498 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 97,283 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 97,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 121,629 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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Y587 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y587 PLH, 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 Y587 PLH registered?

Y587 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y587 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y587 PLH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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