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Y615 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,636 mi
Last recorded23,636 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY615 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015
Pass 16 May 2014 116,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 107,597 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 107,597 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 107,584 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 96,864 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 96,863 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 94,548 miles

handbrake warning light staying on

Fail 15 Feb 2010 94,548 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

handbrake warning light staying on

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,679 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 80,680 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,015 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight play

parking brake lever

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2006 65,926 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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Y615 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y615 DLJ, 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 Y615 DLJ registered?

Y615 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y615 DLJ safe to buy?

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