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Y806 CUB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,170 mi
Last recorded114,170 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY806 CUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,170 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 114,170 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 112,068 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 112,062 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at rear over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 107,887 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 107,852 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,287 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 101,260 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (as go over fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 67,902 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2010 101,444 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 101,444 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 101,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 51,658 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 44,389 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,463 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 36,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,290 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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Y806 CUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y806 CUB, 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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Y806 CUB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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