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Y747 OLH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,837 mi
Last recorded60,837 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 OLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,837 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2017 60,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,010 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,105 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 52,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger at diff insecure but not efecting security of exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2011 48,649 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 45,110 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 39,967 miles

o/s rack has slight play,

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,638 miles

front brake pads

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 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y747 OLH, 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 Y747 OLH registered?

Y747 OLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y747 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y747 OLH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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