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Y721 LAB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,618 mi
Last recorded147,618 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 LAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2010 147,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre cut on outside wall

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder wear

plastic under vehicle

Pass 5 Jun 2010 147,618 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre cut on outside wall

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder wear

plastic under vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2009 130,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 113,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 102,773 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 95,981 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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Y721 LAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y721 LAB, 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 Y721 LAB registered?

Y721 LAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y721 LAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y721 LAB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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