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Y607 AEO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,713 mi
Last recorded154,713 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 AEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 154,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 147,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 137,943 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 137,943 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 135,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 121,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,478 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,073 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 82,847 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,939 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 59,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,841 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 30,841 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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Y607 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 Y607 AEO, 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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Y607 AEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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