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Y747 MAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,998 mi
Last recorded102,998 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 102,998 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 102,950 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,681 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,053 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 89,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,569 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 66,569 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,821 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,522 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,412 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,981 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,126 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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Y747 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y747 MAP, 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 Y747 MAP registered?

Y747 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y747 MAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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