2001 Mercedes-Benz C 2.0L Petrol · Y62 HFJ
2001 Mercedes-Benz C (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 127,169 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y62 HFJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2022
- 127,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y62 HFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (Y62 HFJ) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y62 HFJ Mileage History
- 27/05/2022127,147 mi
- 27/05/2022127,169 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 21,699 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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