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Y714 OHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,165 mi
Last recorded143,165 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY714 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 143,165 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 143,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 129,215 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 129,215 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 123,831 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2014 123,831 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2013 113,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,070 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,881 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 89,957 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,776 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,724 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,618 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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Y714 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y714 OHC, 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 Y714 OHC registered?

Y714 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y714 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y714 OHC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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