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Y702 PLL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 PLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,128 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 89,128 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 79,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,181 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 74,129 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 68,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,547 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 63,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,304 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,947 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Jul 2009 52,882 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,182 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 38,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y702 PLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y702 PLL, 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 Y702 PLL registered?

Y702 PLL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y702 PLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y702 PLL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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