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Y783 LDF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,121 mi
Last recorded119,121 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY783 LDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 119,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2018 119,121 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2017 110,747 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 110,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

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 3 Feb 2016 91,385 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 85,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise front suspension bushes partial seperation

advise slight leak from rear diff seals

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 12 Feb 2015 85,273 miles

advise both front brake discs corroded

advise front suspension bushes partial seperation

advise slight leak from rear diff seals

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 3 May 2013 83,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 80,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise airbag light illuminated

advise both front anti roll bar link arms slight play

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise slight chip in windscreen

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 17 Apr 2012 80,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise airbag light illuminated

advise both front anti roll bar link arms slight play

advise front brake discs worn and corroded

advise slight chip in windscreen

advise slight play in both steering rack tie rods

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,046 miles

advise both diff seals leaking

advise both front tyres worn on outer edge

advise both rear tyres low on tread

advise slight in o/s lower front mounted ball joint

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

advise slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,805 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,907 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 54,907 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 46,278 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,810 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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Y783 LDF 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 66.7%.

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 Y783 LDF, 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 Y783 LDF registered?

Y783 LDF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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