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Y829 ERH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,588 mi
Last recorded100,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY829 ERH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 100,588 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,598 miles

offside rear tyre low

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

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

slight play offside inner steering arm

Fail 20 Apr 2017 96,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low

slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,447 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2016 81,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 76,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,518 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/b both front and rear tyres perished cracking on sidewalls.

n/b o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge scrubbed out.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 72,086 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre perrished on outer wall

Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,079 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside rear tyre perrished on outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,013 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cut in n s r tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,029 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 51,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2008 51,116 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2007 43,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,421 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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Y829 ERH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y829 ERH, 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 Y829 ERH registered?

Y829 ERH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y829 ERH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y829 ERH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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