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Y574 ORF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,972 mi
Last recorded103,972 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 103,972 miles

Nearside Front drop linkage top ball joint,s dust cover braking, should replace.

Nearside Rear above fuel tank brake pipe very corroded,marginal pass.

Offside Front forward arm ball joint small amount of play.

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

bothside front head lamp aim/pattern not very defined,should clean or replace.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 98,631 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 98,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,183 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported

Slight play in O/S/F inner steering arm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre close to limit 205/55/16

O/S/F Tyre has cut on side all but not to cord 205/55/16

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 83,421 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre close to limit 205/55/16

O/S/F Tyre has cut on side all but not to cord 205/55/16

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 78,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,879 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 57,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,239 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,607 miles

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

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

engine and floor cover fitted unable to test all items due to this

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,206 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear tyre treads getting low [3mm]

Pass 15 May 2006 35,339 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

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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Y574 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y574 ORF, 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 Y574 ORF registered?

Y574 ORF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2001.

Is Y574 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y574 ORF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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