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Y804 VRP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,527 mi
Last recorded130,527 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY804 VRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 125,509 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 125,460 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play the rear ball joint from front of car (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 125,285 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 118,521 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,669 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,606 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 105,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 100,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 95,480 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,396 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,618 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 58,095 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 VRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP registered?

Y804 VRP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y804 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y804 VRP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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