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Y147 MRR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,703 mi
Last recorded128,703 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 128,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 128,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 123,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 121,921 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 118,607 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 109,762 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,029 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,021 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,359 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 90,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 78,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,533 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,211 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,613 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

brake warning light on dash

near side front tyre getting low

off side front road rim damaged

rear axel diff leaking

small cut to near side front tyre side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,235 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 54,235 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,662 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2006 43,255 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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Y147 MRR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MRR, 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 MRR registered?

Y147 MRR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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