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Y703 HAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,807 mi
Last recorded109,807 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 HAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 109,807 miles

advise offside front mirror

Fail 29 Jun 2011 101,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front exhaust mount bracket broken

wear in offside of steering rack just acceptable

Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,260 miles

nearside front exhaust mount bracket broken

wear in offside of steering rack just acceptable

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,230 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 May 2010 96,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,782 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 84,219 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 77,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 69,938 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 69,596 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 69,596 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light stays on

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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Y703 HAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y703 HAP, 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 Y703 HAP registered?

Y703 HAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y703 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y703 HAP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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