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Y79 MAH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,292 mi
Last recorded174,292 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 MAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 174,292 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 174,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 94,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,206 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 87,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 79,337 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,231 miles

1. front brake discs worn 2. front windscreen damaged 3. o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2006 57,291 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 51,229 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 51,229 miles

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

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

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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Y79 MAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y79 MAH, 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 Y79 MAH registered?

Y79 MAH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y79 MAH safe to buy?

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