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Y163 DMC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

249,255 mi
Last recorded249,255 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 DMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2023 249,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material possibly excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

management light on

nearside and offside body corrosion evident

Pass 22 Jun 2022 240,189 miles

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

management light on

nearside and offside body corrosion evident

Fail 20 Jun 2022 240,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp not working

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

management light on

nearside and offside body corrosion evident

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn

Pass 22 Jun 2021 232,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 232,384 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 226,902 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower joint but upper facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jun 2020 226,902 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower joint but upper facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside and Nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jun 2019 217,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside headlamp reduced output

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 18 Jun 2019 217,688 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside headlamp reduced output

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 15 Jun 2018 205,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear brake pads low

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Jun 2018 205,753 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear brake pads low

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2017 194,823 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion evident offside rear wheel arch

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush worn

nearside rear registration plate lamp lens cover missing

noise evident rear suspension area

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 194,823 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion evident offside rear wheel arch

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush worn

nearside rear registration plate lamp lens cover missing

noise evident rear suspension area

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 183,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion evident offside rear wheel arch

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

offside front coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 22 Jun 2015 173,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outside edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 173,114 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the outside edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 162,608 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise evident nearside rear brake

one of rear exhaust mounts broken

rear exhaust heatshield loose above rear exhaust box

slight wear evident nearside and offside headlamp lenses

wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 20 Jun 2013 151,695 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low at outer edges of tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2013 151,695 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low at outer edges of tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2012 141,731 miles

play evident in offside steering system

wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 25 May 2011 129,194 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f control arm ball joint has play

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm upper ball joint cover split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 117,462 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 117,243 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,222 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 104,206 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 89,290 miles

movement evident in nearside front lower rear ball joint

Pass 21 Jun 2007 77,029 miles

noise evident from exhaust area

slight movement in offside steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2007 77,029 miles

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

noise evident from exhaust area

slight movement in offside steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,907 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 62,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 51,763 miles

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

slight movement in offside steering rack

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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Y163 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 Y163 DMC, 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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Y163 DMC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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