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X805 YRF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

118,421 mi
Last recorded118,421 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX805 YRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2012 118,421 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust bracket slightly worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 118,421 miles

rear exhaust bracket slightly worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 108,229 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jun 2011 108,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 99,230 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,423 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Jun 2009 89,423 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 20 May 2008 78,799 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 78,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,716 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 69,458 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

can not check codition of brake pipes,fuel pipes or for any under body corrosion due to complete under body cover

front brake discs slight fluctuation

Pass 1 Jul 2006 56,749 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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X805 YRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X805 YRF, 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 X805 YRF registered?

X805 YRF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X805 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X805 YRF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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