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Y832 YAP

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,149 mi
Last recorded106,149 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY832 YAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,149 miles

Nearside side repeater broken

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 106,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut cracked Spring mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside side repeater broken

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,740 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewalls worn

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,739 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure hitting suspension arm during lock to lock check (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre sidewalls worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,190 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,483 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 91,482 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,402 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 87,401 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 80,284 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 80,283 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,476 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,313 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 58,703 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,703 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 53,907 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,956 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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Y832 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y832 YAP, 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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Y832 YAP is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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