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Y731 HAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,248 mi
Last recorded60,248 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY731 HAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,248 miles

nearside front wheel has slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,965 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust becoming corroded

front bumper becoming insecure at n/s

Fail 14 Feb 2013 57,965 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust becoming corroded

front bumper becoming insecure at n/s

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,612 miles

slight play felt at both front wheels

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various suspention bushes becoming deteriorated no no movement found

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,759 miles

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

slight play in steering box feel from both wheels

srs lamp on

various brake pipe becoming deteriorated

vehicle starting to become corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2011 51,756 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in steering box feel from both wheels

srs lamp on

various brake pipe becoming deteriorated

vehicle starting to become corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,793 miles

o/s front bumper slightly damaged

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f steering arm/rack

Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f bumper damaged and becomming insecure

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear anti-roll bar becomming corroded

rear brake discs starting to become worn

rear coil springs becomming corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,508 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f bumper damaged and becomming insecure

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear anti-roll bar becomming corroded

rear brake discs starting to become worn

rear coil springs becomming corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,720 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,147 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,242 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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Y731 HAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y731 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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Y731 HAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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