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Y163 FNH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,650 mi
Last recorded92,650 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,650 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 89,460 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 83,224 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,552 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 79,147 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,827 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear diff oil leak (miner)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 58,634 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 58,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 53,074 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

presenter adviced

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,074 miles

presenter adviced

Pass 14 Jun 2014 46,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,522 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 37,215 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,237 miles

offsidefront tyre wall damaged/cut

presenter adviced

Pass 24 May 2010 29,753 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT outter TYRE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGED/CUT

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2010 29,753 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT outter TYRE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGED/CUT

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 24,699 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 24,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 16,921 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,385 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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Y163 FNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y163 FNH, 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 Y163 FNH registered?

Y163 FNH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 2001.

Is Y163 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y163 FNH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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