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Y741 EEX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

116,561 mi
Last recorded116,561 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 EEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 116,561 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 113,674 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point mount missing outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 107,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 106,185 miles

Exhaust mounting defective along whole exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,651 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,609 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 95,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 90,097 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 90,097 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,392 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,864 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,804 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 56,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 52,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 49,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,161 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,658 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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Y741 EEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y741 EEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y741 EEX registered?

Y741 EEX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y741 EEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y741 EEX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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