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Y673 ECH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,002 mi
Last recorded110,002 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 ECH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,002 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 110,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,171 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 99,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 95,489 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,858 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 92,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 83,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 83,470 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 73,565 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 73,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,757 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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Y673 ECH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y673 ECH, 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 Y673 ECH registered?

Y673 ECH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y673 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y673 ECH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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