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Y781 PLA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,248 mi
Last recorded72,248 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY781 PLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 72,248 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 70,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 70,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,691 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 68,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,490 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,232 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 63,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,008 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,404 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,259 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,029 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 45,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,871 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,381 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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Y781 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y781 PLA, 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 Y781 PLA registered?

Y781 PLA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y781 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y781 PLA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y781 PLA have outstanding finance?

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