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Y809 YAV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,960 mi
Last recorded150,960 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY809 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 150,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 148,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 144,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 144,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 140,869 miles

Nearside Front near side front tyre wearing slightly on outside edge

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

Pass 9 May 2016 135,110 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 130,928 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 126,939 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,100 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 120,100 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,918 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 90,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 78,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 68,200 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 55,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,794 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 50,794 miles

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

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

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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Y809 YAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y809 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 Y809 YAV registered?

Y809 YAV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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