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Y651 LTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY651 LTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 87,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 76,881 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 76,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,687 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake assist warning illuminated on dash

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,460 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,249 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 38,249 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,784 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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Y651 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y651 LTF, 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 Y651 LTF registered?

Y651 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y651 LTF safe to buy?

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