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Y702 LRX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,691 mi
Last recorded138,691 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 LRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 138,691 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 132,444 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 132,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 123,570 miles

Air bag light is on.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 123,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Air bag light is on.

Nearside wing mirror insecure.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 113,773 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 113,773 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 104,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 89,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 78,905 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 67,841 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,718 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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Y702 LRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y702 LRX, 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 Y702 LRX registered?

Y702 LRX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y702 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y702 LRX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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