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Y152 VEF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,026 mi
Last recorded143,026 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY152 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 143,026 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 143,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 204,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,463 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 118,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 112,683 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 181,342 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 100,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 95,427 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,335 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 53,291 miles

n/s front tyre worn onouter edge

Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,483 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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Y152 VEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y152 VEF, 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 Y152 VEF registered?

Y152 VEF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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