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Y143 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,575 mi
Last recorded67,575 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,575 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 61,381 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 61,059 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,532 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 59,929 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 59,929 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,538 miles

rear exhaust mounting hanger deattached

Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,538 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust mounting hanger deattached

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,106 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,040 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,401 miles

brake warning light on dashboard

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,982 miles

***strong advise*** nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limits 205/55V16 Conti

offside rear tyre wearing low

wipers noisey

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,192 miles

charging system ( 11.76V )

management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,943 miles

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

tracking recommeded

Fail 6 Feb 2008 51,943 miles

Nearside Front 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)

tracking recommeded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 46,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2006 43,825 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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Y143 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y143 DMC, 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 Y143 DMC registered?

Y143 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y143 DMC safe to buy?

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