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Y793 HDV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,072 mi
Last recorded68,072 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,072 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms and bushes perishing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,866 miles

corrosion rear subframe and suspension parts

corrosion rear wheel arch lips

corrosion various steel brake pipes

front and rear brake discs ridged

rear anti roll bar rusty

slight play in end of steering rack o/s/f

various under body corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,864 miles

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

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

corrosion rear subframe and suspension parts

corrosion rear wheel arch lips

corrosion various steel brake pipes

front and rear brake discs ridged

rear anti roll bar rusty

slight play in end of steering rack o/s/f

various under body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,464 miles

rear anti roll bar rusty

o/s/r tyre perishing 2mm

corrosion exhaust

corrosion rear subframe and suspension parts under body corrosion

corrosion rear wheel arch lips

front and rear brake discs ridged

slight play in end of steering rack o/s

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

Fail 2 Feb 2016 59,464 miles

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

corrosion exhaust

corrosion rear subframe and suspension parts under body corrosion

corrosion rear wheel arch lips

front and rear brake discs ridged

o/s/r tyre perishing 2mm

rear anti roll bar rusty

slight play in end of steering rack o/s

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,792 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre perishing badly corrosion rear subframe and suspension parts various under body corrosion front and rear brake discs ridged corrosion exhaust

surface corrosion varioous steel brake pipes slight play in end of steering rack o/s rear anti roll bar rust various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,254 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing rear subframe and suspension parts corroded front and rear brake discs ridged rear anti roll bar rusty o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush splitting

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes slight play in end of steering rack o/s

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,416 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,398 miles

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush splitting front and rear brake discs ridged body corrosion

o/s/f tyre slight perishing corrosion exhaust rear subframe corroded and suspension parts rear anti roll bar corroded surface corrosion various steel brake pipes n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,064 miles

EPS warning light on front brake discs ridged surface corrosion exhaust surface corrosion rear subframe and suspension part surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,137 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,249 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,249 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,685 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 30,178 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 25,950 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,420 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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Y793 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HDV, 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 HDV registered?

Y793 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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