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Y63 CDE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,404 mi
Last recorded85,404 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 CDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,404 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

rear axle leaking oil

strong advice both front back bottom ball joints play starting

strong advice both rear brake pipes to flex hoses rusting

tyre wear started on both rears

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,619 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 76,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 70,755 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,041 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 59,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,511 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 42,978 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 42,978 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,933 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 34,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 27,508 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,634 miles

engine management light stays on

steering rack arm offside has slight play and lift inside rack boot

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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Y63 CDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 Y63 CDE, 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

How do I check the history of Y63 CDE?

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What year was Y63 CDE registered?

Y63 CDE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2001.

Is Y63 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y63 CDE shows 14 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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