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Y757 FAN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,363 mi
Last recorded163,363 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY757 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 163,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 151,319 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 150,414 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/f tyre worn to near limit and both rear pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 134,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side-wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 134,976 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre side-wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,493 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 118,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres close to legal limit on either side

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 109,152 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres close to legal limit on either side

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,060 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 97,416 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,093 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 83,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 70,969 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 70,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 64,740 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 58,609 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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Y757 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y757 FAN, 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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Y757 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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