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Y112 ECW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,899 mi
Last recorded98,899 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 ECW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 98,899 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 98,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 89,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 82,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 79,598 miles

o/s steering rack arm (slight play)

Fail 12 May 2011 79,598 miles

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

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

o/s steering rack arm (slight play)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 74,233 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 68,311 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 60,219 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 48,390 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 39,780 miles

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

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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Y112 ECW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y112 ECW, 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 Y112 ECW registered?

Y112 ECW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2001.

Is Y112 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y112 ECW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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