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Y799 XOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,628 mi
Last recorded87,628 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY799 XOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,628 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,628 miles

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

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 81,267 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 77,993 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,399 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,797 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 57,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,998 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 49,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,943 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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Y799 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 Y799 XOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y799 XOJ registered?

Y799 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y799 XOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y799 XOJ 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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