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Y793 EBW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,550 mi
Last recorded100,550 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 100,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 100,240 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,481 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 93,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,569 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 89,234 miles

Diff seal leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Diff seal leaking

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,060 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 84,313 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,764 miles

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

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

slight noise from steering when turning

Pass 6 Oct 2012 77,099 miles

power steering pump noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,091 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,394 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,956 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 12 Sep 2008 52,956 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,025 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 39,015 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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Y793 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y793 EBW, 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 Y793 EBW registered?

Y793 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y793 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y793 EBW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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