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Y784 VRP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,065 mi
Last recorded148,065 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY784 VRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 148,065 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axle going to n/s & o/s rear flexes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ex haust centre bracket snapped not effecting surport of exhaust.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 148,065 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear across axle going to n/s & o/s rear flexes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ex haust centre bracket snapped not effecting surport of exhaust.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,467 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 138,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,519 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dashboard

front brake discs slightly worn thin

play in o/s/f steering rack end

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 28 Feb 2015 132,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on dashboard

front brake discs slightly worn thin

play in o/s/f steering rack end

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 2 Dec 2013 124,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 116,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 114,594 miles

all brakepipes corroded

exaust corroded

rear padslow

Pass 25 Jan 2011 109,335 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

REAR FLASHERS SHOWING WHITE.

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST.

SLIGHT DAMAGE ON CENTER SEAT BELT.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 101,630 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 91,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,149 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 79,146 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 53,388 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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Y784 VRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y784 VRP, 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 Y784 VRP registered?

Y784 VRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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