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Y168 HNN

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,670 mi
Last recorded107,670 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 HNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 107,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x lower ball joints marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr/osr both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 106,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr/osr slight both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded light corrosion nsr/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,810 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 105,086 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 103,546 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 101,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 96,508 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,837 miles

play detected in offside steering rack-end

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 4 Mar 2015 94,837 miles

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

play detected in offside steering rack-end

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,823 miles

offside rear tyer has cuts on inside wall

Fail 2 Mar 2013 91,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyer has cuts on inside wall

Fail 27 Feb 2012 89,469 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,469 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 85,552 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,436 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,315 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,326 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,784 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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Y168 HNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y168 HNN, 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 Y168 HNN registered?

Y168 HNN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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