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Y782 ORT

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,291 mi
Last recorded133,291 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 133,291 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 133,267 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,135 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,039 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inneredges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,012 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Fail 17 Jul 2008 100,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Jul 2007 86,473 miles

o/s & n/s front lower inner rear arm bushs starting to deterioate

Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,534 miles

Offside 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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Y782 ORT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y782 ORT, 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 Y782 ORT registered?

Y782 ORT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y782 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y782 ORT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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