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Y621 YFP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,613 mi
Last recorded119,613 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY621 YFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 119,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 119,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,868 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 73,674 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,058 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,270 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,092 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,413 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,803 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 32,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y621 YFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y621 YFP, 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 Y621 YFP registered?

Y621 YFP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y621 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y621 YFP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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