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Y828 OLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,260 mi
Last recorded79,260 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY828 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 79,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,700 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 64,943 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,928 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 64,928 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 54,059 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 54,059 miles

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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Y828 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y828 OLH, 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 Y828 OLH registered?

Y828 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2001.

Is Y828 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y828 OLH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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