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Y789 CPA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,632 mi
Last recorded81,632 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 CPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 81,632 miles

Under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,292 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,292 miles

Front Registration plate insecure and damage (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 78,907 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front reg plate damaged

osf tyre feathered on shoulders & low

Fail 7 Jun 2017 78,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front reg plate damaged

osf tyre feathered on shoulders & low

Pass 17 May 2016 77,283 miles

osf tyre worn on shoulders to limit

various oil leak from engine area

Pass 26 May 2015 76,008 miles

damaged front number plate but not likely to be misread.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 74,288 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 74,288 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 70,696 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 64,936 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 64,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,316 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 50,040 miles

osf side repeater lens cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2008 50,040 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate bracket broken

osf side repeater lens cracked

rear diff seals leaks to excess

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,111 miles

Play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2006 38,461 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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Y789 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y789 CPA, 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 Y789 CPA registered?

Y789 CPA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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