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Y214 XAK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,931 mi
Last recorded86,931 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 XAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 86,931 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2025 85,614 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 85,614 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured spring mounting plate broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 84,156 miles

Offside Front Inner pay in steering rack inner joint

all brake pipe covered with grease

Fail 1 Jul 2024 84,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner pay in steering rack inner joint

all brake pipe covered with grease

Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front brake pipe corroded, Coated in grease

Fail 4 Jul 2023 82,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front brake pipe corroded, Coated in grease

Pass 28 Jun 2022 80,523 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 28 Jun 2022 80,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All brake pipes coated in grease

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 77,810 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 77,810 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,651 miles

both front tyres cracked and perished

rear brake flexi pipes slightly cracked and perished metal end corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,993 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Rear differential has very slight leak

Stone chip on front windscreen less than 40mm within area of zone B

Fail 30 Jun 2018 73,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 72,005 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 69,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,885 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,151 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 64,108 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 58,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,686 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,554 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,553 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 42,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 42,417 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

can't inspect brake pipes fully because of belly pans

n.s.front tyre worn on outer edge

offside steering rack arm joint slight play

rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 8 May 2007 21,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,954 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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Y214 XAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y214 XAK, 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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Y214 XAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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