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Y447 XOJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY447 XOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 160,601 miles

Anti roll bar in contact with chassis on n/s/f not movement in roll bar

Rear disc corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 160,577 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

B.A.S light on

Centre exhaust bracket snapped

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 158,119 miles

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

brake assist fault coming on multifunction disply

nearside front tyre worn on edges(raised tread)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 253,057 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake assist fault coming on multifunction display

nearside front tyre worn on edges(raised tread)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 151,939 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 151,939 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 5 May 2011 142,677 miles

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

OTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN & BRAKE PAD WARE INDICTOR ON DASH BUT PADS LOOK OK

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

Fail 5 May 2011 142,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN & BRAKE PAD WARE INDICTOR ON DASH BUT PADS LOOK OK

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 205,134 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 121,870 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 117,790 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 103,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 82,938 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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Y447 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y447 XOJ, 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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Y447 XOJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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