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Y132 OEN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,800 mi
Last recorded112,800 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY132 OEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,800 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 112,798 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 111,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,594 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,255 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,062 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2017 108,986 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,308 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 106,819 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,373 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 105,317 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 103,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 102,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 100,997 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 100,997 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 99,896 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 98,050 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 98,027 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 96,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 96,354 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,326 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 92,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 71,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y132 OEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y132 OEN, 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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Y132 OEN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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