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Y295 EAC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

162,780 mi
Last recorded162,780 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 EAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 162,780 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 155,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 147,748 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 137,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,446 miles

Offside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 121,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 121,424 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 115,748 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,051 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 109,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 May 2012 103,367 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 79,130 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,780 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 53,919 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 47,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 May 2007 47,726 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,846 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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Y295 EAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y295 EAC, 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 Y295 EAC registered?

Y295 EAC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y295 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y295 EAC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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