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Y283 EAN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,835 mi
Last recorded121,835 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY283 EAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 121,835 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 3 May 2016 121,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

auxillary belt loose

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,643 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 108,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,410 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,566 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 86,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 83,206 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,789 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 77,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 72,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 69,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,417 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 59,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

n/s/f front track control arm ball joint boot split

o/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2005 49,881 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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Y283 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y283 EAN, 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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Y283 EAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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