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Y738 HFT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,373 mi
Last recorded139,373 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 HFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 139,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 139,371 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 128,688 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 128,688 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 116,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 102,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

There is a bad engine oil leak.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 71,921 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 58,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,271 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,661 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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Y738 HFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel 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 Y738 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

Y738 HFT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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