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Y547 CPA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,936 mi
Last recorded132,936 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY547 CPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 132,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in rack

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

Rear two rear tyres 3mm

box leak + diff leak

Fail 10 May 2017 132,936 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight play in rack

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

Rear two rear tyres 3mm

box leak + diff leak

Pass 16 May 2016 115,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 113,141 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 110,661 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 110,661 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers

slight play in n/s/f arm

slight play in o/s/f wheel bering

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,394 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre 2mm

play in rack

play in two rear drop linkes

slight leak from diff

Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,217 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in n/s/r drop linke

Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 101,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 98,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 95,393 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 95,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 93,484 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 93,484 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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Y547 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y547 CPA, 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 Y547 CPA registered?

Y547 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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