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M777 FAB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,944 mi
Last recorded78,944 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 FAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 78,944 miles

Nearside Front starting to perish

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 75,732 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 63,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,516 miles

n/s/f track control arm balljoint gaitor split

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f track control arm bushes soft

Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,164 miles

brake fluid over full

oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 14 Jun 2010 55,163 miles

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

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

brake fluid over full

oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,251 miles

o/s/f tyre split inner side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,685 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 27,220 miles

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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M777 FAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M777 FAB, 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 M777 FAB registered?

M777 FAB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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