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Y768 FRP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,632 mi
Last recorded106,632 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 106,632 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,117 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 91,767 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 77,185 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 77,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,010 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,050 miles

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,729 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,610 miles

No BS numbers on front or rear number plates

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 58,603 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No BS numbers on front or rear number plates

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 53,296 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,587 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,638 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 33,638 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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Y768 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y768 FRP, 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 Y768 FRP registered?

Y768 FRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y768 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y768 FRP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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