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Y607 YAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

74,934 mi
Last recorded74,934 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY607 YAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 74,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

The driver’s seat panel is slightly insecure

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 30 Oct 2017 74,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

The driver’s seat panel is slightly insecure

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,437 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Sep 2016 70,437 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Nov 2015 67,385 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,385 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,255 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,082 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,082 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2012 50,437 miles

Coolant warning light on dash

Exhaust clap snapped

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,437 miles

Coolant warning light on dash

Exhaust clap snapped

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,973 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,775 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,480 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 15,461 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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Y607 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y607 YAP, 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 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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