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Y304 AFR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,289 mi
Last recorded149,289 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 AFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 149,289 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 149,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 142,153 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 142,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (195/65/15

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 135,139 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

esp light illuminated

rear diff oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 135,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is deteriorated that cords are exposed 1.79mm (195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.28mm +slight persihing (195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

esp light illuminated

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2014 125,988 miles

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 120,703 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 120,703 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 116,423 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 116,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 111,474 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 105,971 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 105,967 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 103,099 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 97,056 miles

offside fron t control arm bush slight movement

Pass 27 Jul 2007 89,405 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 89,405 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air filter box loose.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 84,195 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 84,195 miles

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

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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Y304 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y304 AFR, 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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Y304 AFR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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