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Y747 WDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,040 mi
Last recorded105,040 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 WDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 105,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 92,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 82,549 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,437 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 82,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,734 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,525 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 29,525 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige 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 Y747 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

Y747 WDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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