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S11 YDR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 YDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 86,615 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 86,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 71,376 miles

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

undercovers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Dec 2024 71,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undercovers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,965 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 66,964 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,462 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,426 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,355 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 58,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,189 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 55,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,097 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,761 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 46,600 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,805 miles

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

diff oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,670 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,670 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 35,006 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 28,741 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 24,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2006 19,726 miles

possible rear diff leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance

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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S11 YDR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S11 YDR, 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 S11 YDR registered?

S11 YDR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2001.

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