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Y307 MES

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,502 mi
Last recorded76,502 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY307 MES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 68,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported

Fail 13 Apr 2012 68,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported

Pass 11 Feb 2011 62,179 miles

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER HOLED.

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

Fail 10 Feb 2011 62,179 miles

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

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

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER HOLED.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 55,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,781 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 29,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

steering rack end worn advise

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,461 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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Y307 MES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y307 MES, 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 Y307 MES registered?

Y307 MES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y307 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y307 MES shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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