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Y738 EAU

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 EAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 151,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 142,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 137,292 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 120,058 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 120,057 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 107,305 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,211 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,778 miles

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

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

wiper rubbers starting to smear

Fail 30 Jun 2007 56,748 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 40,604 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 40,604 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y738 EAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y738 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 Y738 EAU registered?

Y738 EAU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y738 EAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y738 EAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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