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Y708 UEU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY708 UEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn requires attention

nearside front lower suspension arm,mounting bush,rubber bonding deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn close to legal minimum

rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,262 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

rear anti roll bar mountings worn

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the inside edge

slight play offside front lower suspension ball joint

strongly advise rear brake pad replacement

Pass 18 Jun 2010 87,975 miles

advise rear brake check,pads may need replacing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,762 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,593 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 55,899 miles

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

both rear tyres have metal objects in the tread

Fail 27 Jun 2007 55,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres have metal objects in the tread

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s front tyres inner edges wearing

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing inner edges

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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Y708 UEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y708 UEU, 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 Y708 UEU registered?

Y708 UEU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y708 UEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y708 UEU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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