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Y137 PFH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,556 mi
Last recorded131,556 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY137 PFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 131,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres on limit

both rear tyres on limit

front disc's worn

nearside rear brake low

oil leak

play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

rear disc's worn

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,297 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 99,383 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 99,383 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,452 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 88,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 81,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,423 miles

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

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

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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Y137 PFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y137 PFH, 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 Y137 PFH registered?

Y137 PFH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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