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Y667 ECK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,006 mi
Last recorded96,006 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY667 ECK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

SRS Light Stays on.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 88,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SRS Light Stays on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 88,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

SRS Light Stays on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 82,549 miles

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

SRS light stays on.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,236 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,838 miles

Engine management light stays on.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,477 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,392 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,851 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 54,851 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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Y667 ECK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y667 ECK, 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 Y667 ECK registered?

Y667 ECK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y667 ECK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y667 ECK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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