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Y7 DMR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,013 mi
Last recorded133,013 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 DMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,003 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 124,718 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 124,717 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,597 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,068 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 111,834 miles

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

offside inner rack has slight play in ball joint

offside track rod end possily loose

Fail 23 Jun 2012 111,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

gearbox leaking

washers need adjustment

Pass 25 Jun 2011 105,639 miles

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

n/s/wiper smearing screen

slight wear in n/s/f top mount

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,759 miles

engine managment light staying on showing fault

srs light staying on showing fault

Fail 25 Jun 2010 100,759 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

engine managment light staying on showing fault

srs light staying on showing fault

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,600 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 96,586 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear axle leak - low depth nearside rear tyre - brake fluid slightly low

Pass 31 May 2008 92,155 miles

brake pad warning message on (front & rear pads are fine)

rear axle leak

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 May 2007 84,681 miles

Advise,wear to front brake discs,brake pad warning lamp on.,

Pass 18 May 2006 75,345 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2005 70,584 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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Y7 DMR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y7 DMR, 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 Y7 DMR registered?

Y7 DMR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y7 DMR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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