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Y704 MHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,489 mi
Last recorded177,489 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 MHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 177,489 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 170,269 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 161,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 156,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 149,738 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 79,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 141,701 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 135,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cut on sidewall

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 24 Jul 2013 131,655 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,737 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 129,737 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 126,224 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 12,622 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2010 120,927 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 111,656 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 111,640 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2008 103,018 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 94,459 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

large under trays

object on inside mirror

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,870 miles

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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Y704 MHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y704 MHC, 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 Y704 MHC registered?

Y704 MHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y704 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y704 MHC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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