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Y801 YAV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,359 mi
Last recorded97,359 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 97,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 90,997 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,792 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 76,743 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall weakening

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,840 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 62,538 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 55,572 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 47,956 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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Y801 YAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y801 YAV, 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 Y801 YAV registered?

Y801 YAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

Is Y801 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y801 YAV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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