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Y474 MUA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,299 mi
Last recorded131,299 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY474 MUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 131,299 miles

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

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

engin managment light remains on after start up

front thrust bushes have cracks apearing

frunt & rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 119,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 109,382 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 97,078 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 97,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2006 88,915 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

car covered in a plastic under tray.

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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Y474 MUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y474 MUA, 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 Y474 MUA registered?

Y474 MUA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y474 MUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y474 MUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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