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Y147 MHU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,869 mi
Last recorded48,869 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 48,869 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2023 42,791 miles

esp warning message but no light illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2022 42,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,793 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 10 Jun 2021 41,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front control arm, bush also slightly cracked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing, also slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 41,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges getting lowe (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,275 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 41,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 40,563 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 39,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 38,703 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 38,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,750 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,488 miles

underside covered with plastic trim

Fail 14 Jun 2010 28,481 miles

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

underside covered with plastic trim

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,232 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

underside covered with plastic trim

Pass 21 May 2007 21,300 miles

vehicle underside covered with plastic trim

Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,950 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 Y147 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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What year was Y147 MHU registered?

Y147 MHU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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