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Y185 DLS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 DLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 100,003 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 82,255 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,369 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 60,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 59,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 59,994 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,626 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,748 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,680 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,547 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,832 miles

engine light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,955 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,042 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has slight distortion/bulge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,548 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,085 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 34,420 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 34,420 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 32,851 miles

advise both rear tyres getting low

advise n/s/f and o/s/f- front suspension arm bushes starting to split when on full lock

advise very slight move ment to o/s/f drop link

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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Y185 DLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y185 DLS, 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 Y185 DLS registered?

Y185 DLS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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