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IAZ 4747

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,512 mi
Last recorded69,512 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 4747
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 69,512 miles

NSF anti-roll-bar droplink upper balljoint rubber boot split.

Rear indicators flash faint amber.

Fail 24 May 2013 69,512 miles

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

NSF anti-roll-bar droplink upper balljoint rubber boot split.

Rear indicators flash faint amber.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,315 miles

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,314 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

EXHAUST BRACKETS BROKEN

Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

warning lamp on (engine)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 46,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management light on

slight oil leak at diff

slight play at offside of rack

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,161 miles

Nearside front wiper fitted with Wiper insert still clears but loose at top

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

enginge management light on

light oil leak at Diff

misting around fuel filter . no signs of leakage

slight play at Offside of steering rack

Fail 14 Jul 2009 42,134 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside front wiper fitted with Wiper insert still clears but loose at top

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

enginge management light on

light oil leak at Diff

misting around fuel filter . no signs of leakage

slight play at Offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,723 miles

Advise slight play at OSF steering Rack

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,396 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 29,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,703 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 22,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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IAZ 4747 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 IAZ 4747, 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 IAZ 4747 registered?

IAZ 4747 is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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