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Y692 ERA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,638 mi
Last recorded79,638 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY692 ERA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 79,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,996 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,497 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,249 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,185 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,057 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,033 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,519 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2009 43,510 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,549 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 40,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 13,424 miles

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

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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Y692 ERA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y692 ERA, 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 Y692 ERA registered?

Y692 ERA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2001.

Is Y692 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y692 ERA shows 18 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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