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Y314 HFC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,132 mi
Last recorded77,132 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY314 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,132 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

front both side wipers deteriorated

n/s/r fuel fitter hose pipe clips corroded

Fail 28 May 2011 77,132 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

front both side wipers deteriorated

n/s/r fuel fitter hose pipe clips corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 149,013 miles

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2009 143,612 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 16 Jun 2008 136,254 miles

n/s/f tyre run flat

Pass 11 Jul 2007 128,526 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 128,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Jul 2006 119,712 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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Y314 HFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y314 HFC, 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 Y314 HFC registered?

Y314 HFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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