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Y762 MAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,313 mi
Last recorded136,313 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 MAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,313 miles

All four front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges 205/55/16 91V

Damage in swept area of windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front indicator discolouring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake hoses deteriorating

Rear coil springs corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2017 136,313 miles

All four front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges 205/55/16 91V

Damage in swept area of windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front indicator discolouring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91V (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake hoses deteriorating

Rear coil springs corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 130,381 miles

centre exhaust clamp bolt missing

damage in swept area of windscreen

all four front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

front suspension strut top rubber mounts splitting

nearside front indicator discolouring

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2016 130,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

all four front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

centre exhaust clamp bolt missing

damage in swept area of windscreen

front suspension strut top rubber mounts splitting

nearside front indicator discolouring

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2015 124,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 118,095 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 118,095 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 100,021 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 92,707 miles

slight imbalence to rear brakes

Pass 29 Dec 2010 85,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 68,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 47,595 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light broken

Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,075 miles

slight feathering to osf tyre on outer edge - requires minor tracking adjustment

slight oil leak to rear diff on n/s drive shaft seal

Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,748 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,428 miles

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

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

small cut in n/s/rear outer side wall

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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Y762 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y762 MAP, 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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Y762 MAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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