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Y711 PLL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY711 PLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,499 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust mount cracked.

rear shock absorbers weak.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,905 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,548 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,670 miles

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

The end of o/s/f coil spring missing but is secure

Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 47,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,796 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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Y711 PLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y711 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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What year was Y711 PLL registered?

Y711 PLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y711 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y711 PLL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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