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Y227 HDV

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

26,167 mi
Last recorded26,167 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY227 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 26,167 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 24,963 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 24,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 23,868 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 23,131 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 23,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 21,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 21,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 21,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 21,035 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,514 miles

front and rear brahe pads approx 3to4mm

Fail 14 Mar 2018 20,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brahe pads approx 3to4mm

Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,868 miles

rear brake pads approx 3to4mm

Pass 16 Mar 2016 19,135 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,471 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 18,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 17,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,805 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 16,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,990 miles

diff leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,987 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2006 8,928 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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Y227 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y227 HDV, 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 Y227 HDV registered?

Y227 HDV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y227 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y227 HDV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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