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Y273 WPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

187,534 mi
Last recorded187,534 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY273 WPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 187,534 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 183,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 177,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 173,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre crackin between treads but no cords showing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 164,179 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 150,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 136,799 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 122,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 107,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 75,109 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,113 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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Y273 WPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y273 WPO, 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 Y273 WPO registered?

Y273 WPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2001.

Is Y273 WPO safe to buy?

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