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Y163 MCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,415 mi
Last recorded163,415 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 MCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 163,415 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 149,770 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 149,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,370 miles

Front Inner both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 123,879 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from side to side (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2017 123,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from side to side (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 112,743 miles

engine and under trays fitted

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 105,792 miles

Offside washer jet poor

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 105,785 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fumes from engine entering passenger compartment

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside washer jet poor

Fail 18 Apr 2013 102,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 12 Apr 2012 99,665 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,750 miles

Offside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 11 May 2010 91,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,642 miles

standing rust on brake discs/ under body covered by plastic trims/ oil leaks under vehicle/

Fail 23 Apr 2009 86,642 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)

standing rust on brake discs/ under body covered by plastic trims/ oil leaks under vehicle/

Pass 24 Jun 2008 67,881 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 67,878 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 44,569 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 MCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MCY, 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 MCY registered?

Y163 MCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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