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Y614 PLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,607 mi
Last recorded138,607 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY614 PLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 138,607 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 132,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 123,670 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 102,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,029 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 94,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,455 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 84,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 74,039 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,919 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 63,919 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 53,419 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 53,419 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 40,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,961 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,229 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 31,229 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y614 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y614 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 Y614 PLH registered?

Y614 PLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y614 PLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y614 PLH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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