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Y138 HPC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,000 mi
Last recorded79,000 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 HPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 79,000 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,109 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 75,109 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 68,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 63,511 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,981 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,880 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,870 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 55,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 51,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 51,961 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,830 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 44,322 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2009 44,042 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,993 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2007 42,506 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2006 35,733 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 30,500 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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Y138 HPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y138 HPC, 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 Y138 HPC registered?

Y138 HPC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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