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Y646 HHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,356 mi
Last recorded142,356 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY646 HHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 142,356 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 142,338 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear Oil leak Differential seal hawe oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 133,955 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 133,955 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 118,005 miles

rear wiper not working

Fail 29 May 2013 110,514 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 110,514 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 102,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,182 miles

front brake disc slight worn

Fail 16 Jun 2011 93,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake disc slight worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,067 miles

advise replace osr tyre (sidewall damaged)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 85,235 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,250 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 75,250 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 63,301 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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Y646 HHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y646 HHC, 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 Y646 HHC registered?

Y646 HHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y646 HHC safe to buy?

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