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Y632 RET

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,307 mi
Last recorded116,307 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY632 RET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 116,307 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 105,989 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 88,226 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 4 May 2011 88,147 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front discs slightly pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 May 2010 75,157 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 74,682 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 43,522 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,968 miles

oil leak

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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Y632 RET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y632 RET, 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 Y632 RET registered?

Y632 RET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y632 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y632 RET shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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