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Y709 MDF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,869 mi
Last recorded152,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY709 MDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2014 152,869 miles

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

offside steering inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2013 141,206 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 113,485 miles

exhaust mounting missing

front and rear number plates discoloured

slight movement front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Jun 2010 101,962 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,387 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 89,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 77,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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Y709 MDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y709 MDF, 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 Y709 MDF registered?

Y709 MDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y709 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y709 MDF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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