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Y183 XOB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,798 mi
Last recorded104,798 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 XOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,798 miles

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

under tray/engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,749 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,441 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 101,586 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Jan 2020 101,586 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,061 miles

Oil leak engine area

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Dec 2017 92,894 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 92,894 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack area (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Alloy (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 86,889 miles

Engine mangement light on

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

Offside Steering rack area has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,580 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 74,903 miles

Movement in offside front steering arm to rack area

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 74,903 miles

Movement in offside front steering arm to rack area

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 57,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,439 miles

Nearside rear coil spring incomplete lower

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 48,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 42,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 42,516 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,373 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,473 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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Y183 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y183 XOB, 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 Y183 XOB registered?

Y183 XOB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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