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Y815 FEO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 FEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,894 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 104,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine management warning lamp displayed on dash.

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

Offside front foglamp lens damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,917 miles

ESP warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 97,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ESP warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,453 miles

B A S light on on dash

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

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

n/s/f seat tilt lever missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,078 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 79,945 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 78,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,513 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,783 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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Y815 FEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y815 FEO, 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 Y815 FEO registered?

Y815 FEO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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