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Y658 CLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,395 mi
Last recorded113,395 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY658 CLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 113,395 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside shields fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

Fail 17 Nov 2015 113,395 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside shields fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,792 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer brackets corroded

Surface cracks to offside & nearside front tyre treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 112,792 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear silencer brackets corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface cracks to offside & nearside front tyre treads

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 111,208 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Some corrosion starting to both rear outer wheel arches

Surface cracks to offside front tyre tread

Surface rust to both front & rear suspension/mounting components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 111,208 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Some corrosion starting to both rear outer wheel arches

Surface cracks to offside front tyre tread

Surface rust to both front & rear suspension/mounting components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 107,869 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 26 Jan 2011 103,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 94,145 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 94,144 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2008 84,754 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 72,674 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 60,704 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 60,704 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

audible parking click not present

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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Y658 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y658 CLJ, 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 Y658 CLJ registered?

Y658 CLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y658 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y658 CLJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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