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Y638 FRA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,658 mi
Last recorded102,658 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 FRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2011 102,658 miles

Emissions to low to register printout

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,658 miles

Emissions to low to register printout

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 97,285 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2008 87,598 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 87,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 72,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,475 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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Y638 FRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y638 FRA, 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 Y638 FRA registered?

Y638 FRA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y638 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y638 FRA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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