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Y19 PMF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 PMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,250 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,358 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,328 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 75,196 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket corroded/ broken off. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Thrust arm bush split. (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced Thrust arm bush split. (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Disc badly lipped. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to limit, perished & cracked. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc badly lipped. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,800 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 68,989 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,833 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDE WALLS PERISHED.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,608 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,588 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 55,212 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 50,150 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 43,895 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 37,455 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 25,715 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 25,709 miles

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

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

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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Y19 PMF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y19 PMF, 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 Y19 PMF registered?

Y19 PMF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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