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Y597 EAF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,400 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Fail 25 Jan 2019 131,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 125,545 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 178,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,373 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 95,369 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,987 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 84,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 21 Feb 2012 84,731 miles

rear exhaust mount is broken

Pass 4 Mar 2010 67,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,214 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,386 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front lower arm outer ball joint boot insecure.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,212 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 47,137 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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Y597 EAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y597 EAF, 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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Y597 EAF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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