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Y348 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,059 mi
Last recorded80,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY348 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 80,059 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,250 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,940 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,213 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,494 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 75,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 71,301 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 71,301 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 70,250 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 70,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 69,623 miles

n/s/r brake caliper body badly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 67,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,846 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting lug on pipe in front of rear silencer corroding badly

parking brake pedal travel long

Pass 12 May 2011 65,868 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

Pass 7 May 2010 64,452 miles

Oil leak

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 62,375 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 62,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 61,118 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,589 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 58,899 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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Y348 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 Y348 ORF, 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 Y348 ORF registered?

Y348 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y348 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y348 ORF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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