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Y218 DLJ

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,741 mi
Last recorded147,741 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY218 DLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 147,741 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 146,073 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 141,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 131,135 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 137,036 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust ox heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2013 130,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 123,324 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 115,977 miles

Advise air freshner on rear view mirror, not affecting view of road.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 112,931 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges and getting low

nsr tyre has slight wear on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 104,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

tape on offside rear lamp

Fail 9 Oct 2009 104,853 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2009 104,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 98,259 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake warning lamp intermittent faulty operation.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 98,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake discs quite heavily lipped

Front brake imbalance close to limit

Oil leak

Parking brake warning lamp intermittent faulty operation.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 91,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 87,489 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 80,717 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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Y218 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y218 DLJ, 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 Y218 DLJ registered?

Y218 DLJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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