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Y778 CPA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,143 mi
Last recorded141,143 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 CPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,143 miles

Nearside Corrosion around both arches

Fail 14 Jun 2018 141,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Corrosion around both arches

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 136,110 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 136,095 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 129,591 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Clip on fuel pipe at filter insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 129,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Clip on fuel pipe at filter insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 114,602 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff slight leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light misting of oil found around the rear differential

Off side front tyre wearing close to legal limit and showing signs of perishing towards to outer side wall.

Slight corrosion to the near side rear wheel arch

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 95,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 80,380 miles

plastic covers fitted to underbody

Pass 2 Jun 2008 70,544 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 61,950 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2006 52,250 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 41,621 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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Y778 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y778 CPA, 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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Y778 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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