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Y78 LDK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

188,073 mi
Last recorded188,073 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 LDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 188,073 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 172,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 159,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 145,905 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 145,905 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 131,589 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 120,736 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

foot operated parking brake sticks slightly before disengaging

under body shield(full lenght of vehicle)

Pass 31 May 2008 107,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 92,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 73,867 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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Y78 LDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y78 LDK, 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 Y78 LDK registered?

Y78 LDK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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