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Y807 EJO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,565 mi
Last recorded70,565 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY807 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,565 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 68,543 miles

All rear suspension arms and components slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 68,537 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

All rear suspension arms and components slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,735 miles

both rear tyres cracked on inner walls

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,306 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 63,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 53,024 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 49,406 miles

Front Brake discs and pads wearing thin

No Audible click from park brake pedal

Pass 28 May 2010 45,127 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 36,549 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 33,147 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 33,147 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,579 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked does not show white ok for test

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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Y807 EJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y807 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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Y807 EJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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