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Y767 HJO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,199 mi
Last recorded124,199 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY767 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 124,199 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view just outer cover (8.1.2a)

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

o/s front tyre shows (taking required)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 118,754 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 112,103 miles

front pads low

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,923 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 107,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,782 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 104,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 100,556 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,229 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 97,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 93,197 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,170 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 80,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 80,518 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 80,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 80,451 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Both rear seat belts, visual inspection only, child seats fitted.

Nearside Rear 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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Y767 HJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y767 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 Y767 HJO registered?

Y767 HJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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