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Y107 LDN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,150 mi
Last recorded119,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY107 LDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to both rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

both rear discs pitted

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 118,025 miles

Both rear discs pitted

Full exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 116,125 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear discs pitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 116,125 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear discs pitted

Pass 16 May 2012 114,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2010 110,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 110,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 99,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 98,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear regisration plate minor deterioration

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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Y107 LDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y107 LDN, 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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Y107 LDN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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