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Y701 HBW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,561 mi
Last recorded119,561 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 HBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,561 miles

both front drop links have slight play

centre stop lamp lens broken

engine management light on

nearside door mirror insecure

offside rear antiroll bar d bush has movement

Pass 19 Sep 2013 109,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 109,884 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml stays on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 100,644 miles

Offside 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)

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,864 miles

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

n/s/r lower coil spring

o/s mirror fading

o/s upper windscreen cracked

wipers a biot smeary

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,693 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,757 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner wall starting to bulge?

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,658 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,878 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 51,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 48,487 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 48,487 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y701 HBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 Y701 HBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y701 HBW?

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What year was Y701 HBW registered?

Y701 HBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2001.

Is Y701 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 HBW 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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