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Y759 LVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,080 mi
Last recorded69,080 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 LVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 69,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear diff slight leak

Fail 31 Aug 2014 69,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,600 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 56,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,604 miles

Exhaust support hook corroded on rear pipe.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Dec 2011 51,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust support hook corroded on rear pipe.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,899 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,505 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,729 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 32,960 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 27,337 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 27,329 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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Y759 LVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y759 LVX, 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 Y759 LVX registered?

Y759 LVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y759 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y759 LVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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