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Y141 MDY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,063 mi
Last recorded152,063 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY141 MDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 152,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 149,874 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 146,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,438 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 148,438 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 140,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 135,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 130,960 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 130,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 125,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 125,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 116,888 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 116,884 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 99,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,459 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,067 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 96,377 miles

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jan 2007 68,996 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 43,185 miles

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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Y141 MDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y141 MDY, 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 Y141 MDY registered?

Y141 MDY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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