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Y804 EBW

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,040 mi
Last recorded126,040 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 126,040 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Unable to accurately determine condition of coil spring due to location

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parking brake noisy on application

Fail 18 Feb 2017 126,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Rear Unable to accurately determine condition of coil spring due to location

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

parking brake noisy on application

Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,283 miles

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

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged.

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

Rear inner exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged.

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

Rear inner exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,547 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,547 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 96,864 miles

rear shockers reduced damping affect

Fail 15 Feb 2014 96,864 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear shockers reduced damping affect

Pass 18 Feb 2013 81,812 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 70,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 55,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,524 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 36,232 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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Y804 EBW 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 Y804 EBW, 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 Y804 EBW registered?

Y804 EBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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