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Y747 WGH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,955 mi
Last recorded155,955 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 155,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2020 155,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 147,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 147,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 140,133 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both. and D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 134,411 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 134,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,190 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,040 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 106,323 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 74,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 74,969 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 62,023 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 61,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 54,838 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,536 miles

advise both front side windows tinted may need checking with meter as could possible be to darker tint and become a police affence

advise nearside front tyre on outter edge

Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,663 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,987 miles

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

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 WGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WGH, 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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Y747 WGH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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