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Y117 CHO

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,474 mi
Last recorded138,474 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY117 CHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 138,474 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 138,474 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 133,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,990 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 20 Aug 2018 123,305 miles

front wiper blades are worn

nearside front and nearside rear tyres are starting to perish

Fail 20 Aug 2018 123,305 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front wiper blades are worn

nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Aug 2018 123,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front wiper blades are worn

nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 116,301 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 110,865 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 110,865 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,364 miles

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

brake pipes are corroded.

engine management lamp is on.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 103,364 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pipes are corroded.

engine management lamp is on.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,432 miles

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)

bulb fault warning on.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 95,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

bulb fault warning on.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 78,906 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,289 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,706 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 41,706 miles

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

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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Y117 CHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y117 CHO, 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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Y117 CHO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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