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LA02 YMF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

228,764 mi
Last recorded228,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 YMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 228,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 130,626 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 136,421 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tread worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose cracked

Offside Rear brake flexi hose cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2021 115,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 115,891 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light not working when offside rear fog light switched on. (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,017 miles

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Oct 2020 106,017 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray(S)fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 2 Oct 2020 105,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 166,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 165,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 163,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 163,097 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 162,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low DOES NOT ADJUST (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Metal grinding from nearside rear. Brake pads look ok

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

Nearside front tyre is under inflated and also worn on inner shoulder

Nearside mirror glass broken and mirror insecure

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

Offside front inner tie rod has play

Offside front outer door handle sticking

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Oil level can not be checked

Vehicle vibrates whilst running

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,446 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 99,446 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,731 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,730 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 75,107 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 75,107 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 67,520 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,205 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,743 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,743 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,564 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 87,564 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,488 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 46,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,552 miles

engine pulley noise

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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LA02 YMF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LA02 YMF, 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 LA02 YMF registered?

LA02 YMF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LA02 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA02 YMF shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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