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Y806 EJO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,946 mi
Last recorded150,946 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY806 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 150,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 150,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 143,037 miles

n/s rear indicator bulb colour faded

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Fail 20 Jun 2013 143,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear indicator bulb colour faded

nail in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 31 Jul 2012 138,578 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

nail in o/s front tyre tread

o/s front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Jul 2012 138,256 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s rear tyre worn to 2.5mm

nail in o/s front tyre tread

o/s front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 27 Jul 2011 130,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2011 130,702 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2010 123,737 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 1 Jul 2010 123,701 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2009 117,854 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 104,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,433 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,124 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 EJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EJO, 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 EJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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