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Y758 AUY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,483 mi
Last recorded172,483 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY758 AUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 172,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 162,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering track arm has play

Pass 12 Mar 2015 159,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 149,304 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 127,156 miles

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

Nearside front ABS wire fitted incorrectly (stretched on full lock)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 127,128 miles

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

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

Nearside front ABS wire fitted incorrectly (stretched on full lock)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,897 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 105,896 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,354 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Mar 2011 85,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,333 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 27 Feb 2010 67,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2009 47,506 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,895 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,487 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 29,915 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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Y758 AUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y758 AUY, 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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Y758 AUY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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