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Y671 PWC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY671 PWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 120,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

surface corrosion to all suspension and brake components front to rear

Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,698 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 118,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,359 miles

chip in front screen noted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 104,359 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam circuit (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) wear in rack offside (2.2.A.1b)

chip in front screen noted

front lower arm ball joints worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,752 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 94,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both rear shock absorbers very weak.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,525 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 91,525 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 85,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 74,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 71,194 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 56,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,694 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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Y671 PWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 Y671 PWC, 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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Y671 PWC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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