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Y778 HUM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,282 mi
Last recorded155,282 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 HUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 155,282 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 145,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front discs slightly warn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 145,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front discs slightly warn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 135,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 129,946 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 119,959 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 110,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 100,435 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 HUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HUM, 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 Y778 HUM registered?

Y778 HUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y778 HUM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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