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Y109 HRW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,720 mi
Last recorded135,720 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY109 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 135,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 129,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 127,171 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 127,169 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 124,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

brake assist visit workshop message displayed on screen.

Fail 9 Nov 2018 124,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both headlamp lenses deteriorated.

brake assist visit workshop message displayed on screen.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,434 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 111,187 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 107,301 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,948 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 90,353 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,158 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,090 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 79,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,433 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,550 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 35,015 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 28,428 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,052 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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Y109 HRW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y109 HRW, 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 Y109 HRW registered?

Y109 HRW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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