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Y796 URP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,578 mi
Last recorded108,578 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 URP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,578 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 94,875 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 94,874 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,233 miles

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

front roll bar mounting bushes worn

offside front drop link worn

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front roll bar mounting bushes worn

offside front drop link worn

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,801 miles

both front roll bar mounting bushes worn

engine light on

offside front roll bar drop link worn

Fail 3 Sep 2013 73,730 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)

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

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

both front roll bar mounting bushes worn

engine light on

offside front roll bar drop link worn

Pass 2 Jul 2012 63,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,396 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,701 miles

both rerar tyres wearing low

slight deterioration to front and rear number plates

Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,978 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,654 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 23,784 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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Y796 URP 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 Y796 URP, 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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Y796 URP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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