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Y186 VHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,695 mi
Last recorded136,695 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 136,695 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 133,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Front. (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust Hanger Broken But Does Not Affect Security.

Steering system slightly rough During Lock To Lock Check. (2.2.D.1)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Testable Items.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 133,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Front. (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust Hanger Broken But Does Not Affect Security.

Steering system slightly rough During Lock To Lock Check. (2.2.D.1)

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Testable Items.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 127,752 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket corroded

under body plastic trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 31 Mar 2017 127,752 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket corroded

under body plastic trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,703 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 122,702 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 119,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 114,764 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,218 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,016 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 93,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,151 miles

all indicators slightly white

Fail 28 Feb 2009 79,151 miles

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

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

all indicators slightly white

Fail 23 Feb 2008 66,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 66,642 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 53,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 44,925 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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Y186 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y186 VHJ, 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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Y186 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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