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Y726 PRD

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,699 mi
Last recorded137,699 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY726 PRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 137,699 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 127,462 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 115,583 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 107,226 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 99,295 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 99,291 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 10 Apr 2006

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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Y726 PRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y726 PRD, 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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How do I check the history of Y726 PRD?

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What year was Y726 PRD registered?

Y726 PRD is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y726 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y726 PRD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y726 PRD have outstanding finance?

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