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X803 YCC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,433 mi
Last recorded80,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX803 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 80,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,726 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rears (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly chafed both rears (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,726 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,435 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 61,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 55,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front/rear brake discs/pads worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,507 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front/rear brake discs/pads worn

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,137 miles

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 16 Jul 2012 43,283 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

slight oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,283 miles

both front brake discs worn

slight oil leak from rear diff seal

Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,142 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 38,142 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting corroded away

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,346 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,799 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 35,799 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mtg deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,986 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 25,977 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 21,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osr tyre swapped but worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,479 miles

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

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

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

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

osr tyre swapped but worn close to legal limit

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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X803 YCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X803 YCC, 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 X803 YCC registered?

X803 YCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X803 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X803 YCC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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