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Y791 LTF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,067 mi
Last recorded132,067 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 LTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 132,067 miles

slight play in n/s front st arm

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,061 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 121,059 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,578 miles

Engine management light staying on

General surface corrosion to exhsaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Poor resreve travel on parking brake.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 102,369 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 4 Aug 2011 90,915 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/front thrust arm boot split

rear number plate started to blister

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 58,380 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,226 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,052 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 25,988 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 25,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y791 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y791 LTF, 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 Y791 LTF registered?

Y791 LTF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y791 LTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y791 LTF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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