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Y573 WFC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,128 mi
Last recorded69,128 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY573 WFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,128 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 52,776 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,238 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 17,209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 15,806 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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Y573 WFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y573 WFC, 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 Y573 WFC registered?

Y573 WFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y573 WFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y573 WFC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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