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Y146 MHU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,145 mi
Last recorded77,145 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 77,145 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

FRont and rear suspension components corroded

Rear number plate will soon need attention

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,388 miles

both front brake discs worn below service limit

f/o/s track control arm inner bush perished & split

r/n/s tyre worn & on the limit

r/o/s tyre worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 74,386 miles

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

both front brake discs worn below service limit

f/o/s track control arm inner bush perished & split

r/n/s tyre worn & on the limit

r/o/s tyre worn

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,029 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

front brake discs worn & corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 65,639 miles

both front brake discs worn below service limit

front brake pads worn below service limit & very close to minimum requirements

rear anti-roll bar is corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 65,639 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs worn below service limit

front brake pads worn below service limit & very close to minimum requirements

rear anti-roll bar is corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,512 miles

f/n/s tie rod front bush perished & split

front brake discs & pads worn

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs & pads worn

Fail 10 Jun 2011 63,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

f/n/s tie rod front bush perished & split

front brake discs & pads worn

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake discs & pads worn

Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

f/n/s lower arm inner bushs perished

front brake discs worn

o/s door mirror glass will need attention

r/anti roll bar corroded

r/number plate will need attention

rear exhaust mount. corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,701 miles

f/n/s lower arm inner bushs perished

front brake discs worn

o/s door mirror glass will need attention

r/anti roll bar corroded

r/number plate will need attention

rear exhaust mount. corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 57,986 miles

both front brake discs & pads worn

both rear brake discs & pads worn

f/n/s lower arm front bush perished & split

f/n/s tyre worn

Pass 22 May 2008 52,601 miles

rear number plate will soon need attention

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,433 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,150 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 42,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front nearside tyre is worn

Pass 29 Jun 2005 35,272 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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Y146 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y146 MHU, 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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Y146 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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