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Y79 YHH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,472 mi
Last recorded125,472 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 YHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 125,472 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,528 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded to rear ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,133 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 106,590 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 106,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 105,958 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 105,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 91,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 91,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 73,884 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 73,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,239 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,131 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 14 Feb 2006 35,697 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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Y79 YHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc 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 Y79 YHH, 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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Y79 YHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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