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Y702 VPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,449 mi
Last recorded88,449 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,449 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,063 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,218 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 74,218 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 66,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,272 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,102 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,846 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 49,846 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 44,403 miles

front no. plate is cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2008 44,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no. plate is cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on at time of mot

front no. plate broken. ok for mot

Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,193 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no. plate broken. ok for mot

Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,657 miles

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/front tyre

front no. plate cracked

items hanging from interior mirror have been removed

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,238 miles

E.M.L on †Front no plate damaged †Oil leak from gearbox

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 VPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

Y702 VPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y702 VPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y702 VPO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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