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Y705 PMO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

273,807 mi
Last recorded273,807 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 PMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 273,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 262,152 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 262,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 247,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 234,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 220,445 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 207,070 miles

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

management lamp on

play offside of steering rack

wipers smeary

Pass 12 Aug 2015 192,537 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 178,132 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 170,371 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 148,927 miles

Esp light illuminating

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 132,464 miles

Substitute rear lamp on.N/S/F fog lamp lense cracked.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 132,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Substitute rear lamp on.N/S/F fog lamp lense cracked.

Pass 10 May 2010 117,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 101,650 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 91,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 83,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 75,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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Y705 PMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y705 PMO, 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

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What year was Y705 PMO registered?

Y705 PMO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y705 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y705 PMO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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