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Y4 CLR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,004 mi
Last recorded162,004 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 CLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 162,004 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r suspect under tank black seal on (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

front both outter arches corroded

rear both outter sill corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 155,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 151,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r arches slightly corroded

rear brake pipes above rear diff slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded by tank

Pass 5 May 2014 144,029 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2014 144,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 132,781 miles

rear exhaust bracket slight surface rust but intact. o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slight wear.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 126,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 122,029 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 117,424 miles

Nearside Front 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 108,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,197 miles

couple of small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,992 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y4 CLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y4 CLR, 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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Y4 CLR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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