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Y226 ERP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,132 mi
Last recorded72,132 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 ERP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 72,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,385 miles

o/s/f lower suspension front arm bush splitting

Pass 17 May 2018 70,688 miles

slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2018 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2017 69,084 miles

Central Exhaust Mount Corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,215 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,171 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,216 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,474 miles

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,230 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,605 miles

rear offside tyre wearing thin

Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,845 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,315 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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Y226 ERP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y226 ERP, 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 Y226 ERP registered?

Y226 ERP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y226 ERP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 ERP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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