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Y575 REC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,861 mi
Last recorded106,861 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 REC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 106,861 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 106,852 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,729 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,938 miles

all brake discs lightly corroded

slight tightness in steering when suspended

Fail 19 Feb 2010 81,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

all brake discs lightly corroded

slight tightness in steering when suspended

Pass 27 Nov 2008 81,023 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 81,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,227 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

play in offside and nearside front tie bar ball joints

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2007 78,226 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside and neraside rear main brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in nearside front tie bar ball joint

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front tie bar ball joint

Pass 22 Dec 2006 73,487 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 73,487 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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Y575 REC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y575 REC, 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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Y575 REC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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