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Y683 PLL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,440 mi
Last recorded205,440 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY683 PLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2012 205,440 miles

chip on windscreen

exhaust bracket repaired with jubilee clip

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear brakes noisey possible park brake shoes

Pass 27 Jun 2011 189,010 miles

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

exhaust mount to gear box broken

freeplay o/s steering rack arm

Pass 2 Jul 2010 170,045 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 153,594 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 134,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 114,719 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 101,056 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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Y683 PLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y683 PLL, 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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How do I check the history of Y683 PLL?

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What year was Y683 PLL registered?

Y683 PLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y683 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y683 PLL shows 7 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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