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Y749 HJO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,388 mi
Last recorded60,388 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,359 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped). (do not require replacement as still serviceable/pads ok)

n/s/f and o/s/f (forward) lower balljoint boots split (do not require replacement as still serviceable)

n/s/f drop link balljoint boots split (does not require replacement as still serviceable)

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts not fully inspected as childseats fitted

n/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 57,359 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped). (do not require replacement as still serviceable/pads ok)

n/s/f and o/s/f (forward) lower balljoint boots split (do not require replacement as still serviceable)

n/s/f drop link balljoint boots split (does not require replacement as still serviceable)

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts not fully inspected as childseats fitted

n/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,452 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,033 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,791 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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Y749 HJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y749 HJO, 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 Y749 HJO registered?

Y749 HJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y749 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y749 HJO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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