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Y681 PLE

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,697 mi
Last recorded138,697 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY681 PLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2012 138,697 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 94,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,367 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 87,439 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 83,644 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,451 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 77,020 miles

both front tyres are staring to wear

plasiic sill and under covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2005 74,904 miles

windscreen stone chipped

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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Y681 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y681 PLE, 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 Y681 PLE registered?

Y681 PLE is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y681 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y681 PLE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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