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Y712 HAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,480 mi
Last recorded89,480 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 HAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 89,480 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 89,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake hoses wearing,suspension components corroding,

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake discs wearing,suspension components corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake pads low.

wear in inner steering rack joints.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,218 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges+getting low on tread,exhaust slight leaks,suspension components corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear shock absorbers weak.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,807 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 62,792 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,050 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 37,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 29,204 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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Y712 HAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y712 HAP, 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 Y712 HAP registered?

Y712 HAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y712 HAP safe to buy?

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