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Y147 MCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,299 mi
Last recorded164,299 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 MCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 164,299 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 164,299 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 164,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rod worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 163,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side. Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Front tire outer edges slightly worn. Both, offside and nearside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front non-obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear seat belt retract mechanism defective, but one other outer and centre ok.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both, offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 161,288 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 156,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 156,255 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 137,710 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 137,710 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,288 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 106,164 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2009 95,236 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 85,956 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 85,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 71,220 miles

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

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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Y147 MCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y147 MCY, 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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Y147 MCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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