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Y734 XPO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,243 mi
Last recorded71,243 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 XPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 71,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,646 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,107 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play steal arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 58,588 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 51,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,217 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,529 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 37,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,118 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 31,720 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 31,621 miles

Front anti roll bar D rubbers worn

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELT RATCHET MECHANISM STICKING

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,949 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 27,901 miles

offside rear tyre close to limits and small cut in tread.

Fail 31 Jul 2006 27,898 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y734 XPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y734 XPO, 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 Y734 XPO registered?

Y734 XPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2001.

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