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Y178 FCC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

432,628 mi
Last recorded432,628 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 FCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 432,628 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet handle broken

corrosion on all coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 11 Apr 2014 432,617 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light reset

bonnet handle broken

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres very close to limits

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

leak on offside front shock absorber

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight wear in front suspension arm bushs

Fail 8 Apr 2014 432,617 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet handle broken

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres very close to limits

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp on

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

leak on offside front shock absorber

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight wear in front suspension arm bushs

travel in footbrake

Fail 20 Feb 2013 412,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2013 412,643 miles

SRS light on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2012 378,420 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

srs light on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 378,420 miles

srs light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 349,694 miles

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

oil leak from rear diff area

slight movement in o/s/f hub assembly

srs light on

Pass 23 Feb 2010 322,226 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 287,201 miles

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

both sides front brake discs worn and lipped,play in n/s steering rack,rear shockers worn,n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,srs light on dash.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 287,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn and lipped,play in n/s steering rack,rear shockers worn,n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge,srs light on dash.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 258,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 218,132 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 180,770 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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Y178 FCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y178 FCC, 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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Y178 FCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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