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Y617 HUD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,188 mi
Last recorded28,188 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 HUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 28,188 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2013 27,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 26,570 miles

ESP light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,508 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,028 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 23,028 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2008 21,942 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 21,942 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2007 19,639 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,480 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 14,951 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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Y617 HUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y617 HUD, 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

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What year was Y617 HUD registered?

Y617 HUD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y617 HUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y617 HUD shows 12 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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