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Y223 MRR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,109 mi
Last recorded146,109 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 MRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 146,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear tyre starting to wear

srs light on the dash

Fail 1 Mar 2011 145,640 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear tyre starting to wear

srs light on the dash

Pass 1 Mar 2010 130,930 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 122,481 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 122,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 117,200 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 109,737 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 103,477 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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Y223 MRR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y223 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 Y223 MRR registered?

Y223 MRR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y223 MRR safe to buy?

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