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Y112 MES

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,037 mi
Last recorded146,037 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY112 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 146,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

nsf arch splash guard missing

nsf rear lower arm ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

oil leak under engine

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 135,647 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 127,917 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 111,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 104,774 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 97,208 miles

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

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 82,573 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 82,573 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,565 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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Y112 MES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MES, 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 MES registered?

Y112 MES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is Y112 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y112 MES shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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