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Y209 OUH

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,136 mi
Last recorded108,136 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 OUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,136 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 104,190 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,092 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 102,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 97,767 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 97,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 93,889 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 92,623 miles

discs corroded / hard to fully inspect under side due to plastic cover

free play at steering wheel

front wipers worn close fail

poor pattern osf head light

Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,242 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 90,626 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 90,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2011 90,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 90,458 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 88,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,797 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 83,353 miles

Covers preventing access to some com ponents.

There is a screw in the n/s rear wheel.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 76,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,156 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 68,156 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,655 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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Y209 OUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y209 OUH, 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 Y209 OUH registered?

Y209 OUH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y209 OUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y209 OUH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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