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Y707 ODT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,866 mi
Last recorded131,866 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY707 ODT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 131,866 miles

Oil leak gear box area ()

Rear bothside wheelarch starting to corrode

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,811 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 126,811 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 122,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 116,538 miles

bothside rear brake pads starting to wear

play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,859 miles

bothside front brake pads starting towear

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,709 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,128 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 79,230 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Feb 2009 79,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 8 Mar 2008 74,279 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,358 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 59,472 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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Y707 ODT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y707 ODT, 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 Y707 ODT registered?

Y707 ODT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y707 ODT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y707 ODT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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