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2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,173 mi
Last recorded128,173 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY814 NUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 128,173 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 124,700 miles

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

cracks and splits in both rear tyre treads

front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front link bar slight play

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to both rear flexi hoses

Pass 5 Nov 2013 117,849 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,998 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 108,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,872 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 108,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 108,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,324 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

drivers wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 96,233 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 92,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 78,530 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2006 57,861 miles

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

audible parking brake ratchet stopped working

Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,861 miles

audible parking brake ratchet stopped working

Pass 19 Jul 2005 54,078 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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Y814 NUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y814 NUM, 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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Y814 NUM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2001.

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