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Y479 MNW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 MNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,715 miles

Brake warning light is on !!

Gearbox leaking oil

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Tyre 225/45/17

Cut in the tyre sidewall on the n/s front, within the mot requirements

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,705 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 77,705 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 68,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 64,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML staying on

air bag light staying on

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS fault showing on dash

Fail 7 Oct 2008 59,169 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS fault showing on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 36,543 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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Y479 MNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y479 MNW, 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 Y479 MNW registered?

Y479 MNW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y479 MNW safe to buy?

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