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Y609 VAY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,516 mi
Last recorded163,516 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 163,516 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 163,516 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 160,904 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 160,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 157,929 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 155,734 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 153,292 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 153,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 149,635 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 144,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 139,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 129,909 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 115,172 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2007 102,204 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 102,204 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,832 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 81,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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Y609 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y609 VAY, 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 Y609 VAY registered?

Y609 VAY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is Y609 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y609 VAY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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