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Y782 FAN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,196 mi
Last recorded109,196 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY782 FAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 109,196 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 109,195 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,643 miles

Front outer brake pads getting low

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight play in offside steering arm

Unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers

Fail 1 Oct 2014 106,643 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front outer brake pads getting low

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight play in offside steering arm

Unable to fully check underside due to plastic covers

Fail 23 Sep 2013 102,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2013 102,298 miles

Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,019 miles

Front suspension bushes worn

Fail 17 Sep 2012 99,015 miles

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

Front suspension bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,398 miles

Slight play in off side stearing arm

Fail 27 Sep 2011 94,398 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in off side stearing arm

Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,132 miles

Noise from auxilary drive belt

Slight play in stearing rack

Pass 21 Sep 2009 84,090 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 84,087 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 73,267 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 73,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 652,216 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 65,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y782 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y782 FAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y782 FAN?

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What year was Y782 FAN registered?

Y782 FAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y782 FAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 FAN shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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