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Y798 LVX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,610 mi
Last recorded147,610 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 LVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2014 147,610 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 147,610 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 133,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 122,341 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 122,341 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 110,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,177 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,935 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 75,696 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 75,696 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,635 miles

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

esp warning light illuminated on dash

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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Y798 LVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y798 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 Y798 LVX registered?

Y798 LVX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2001.

Is Y798 LVX safe to buy?

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