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Y812 EJO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,596 mi
Last recorded133,596 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 EJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 133,596 miles

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

air filter box insecure

esp light on

Fail 3 Aug 2012 133,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

air filter box insecure

esp light on

Pass 5 Aug 2011 127,545 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Fail 4 Aug 2011 127,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Fail 8 Jul 2010 118,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

esp shows fault

Pass 8 Jul 2010 118,633 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

esp shows fault

Pass 19 May 2009 110,398 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 95,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 86,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 72,219 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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Y812 EJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y812 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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What year was Y812 EJO registered?

Y812 EJO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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