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Y715 EAU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,615 mi
Last recorded202,615 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 EAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 202,615 miles

n/s steering link/rack worn

rear chassis/floor mtg areas corroded

rear subframe corroded

wear in steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2019 202,615 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s steering link/rack worn

rear chassis/floor mtg areas corroded

rear subframe corroded

wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2018 190,121 miles

o/s of steering rack worn

rear subframe corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 190,121 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s of steering rack worn

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 174,749 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 174,279 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

gear oil leak unable to fully inspect due to panels been fitted front to rear

o/s and n/s rear indicator bulbs white

slight play o/s front steering arm

Pass 4 Jul 2016 160,419 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 160,090 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 143,637 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 142,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

play in the offside of the steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2014 126,335 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

play in the offside front inner track rod

slight play in the offside bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,512 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 108,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 95,313 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 95,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,041 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 84,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 73,224 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 73,224 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 61,655 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 61,655 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 38,076 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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Y715 EAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y715 EAU, 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 Y715 EAU registered?

Y715 EAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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