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Y239 OHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,671 mi
Last recorded133,671 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY239 OHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 133,671 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 121,639 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,622 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2013 94,437 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 94,437 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,314 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2011 80,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,123 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 68,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise both front tyres wearing on both edges

advise glow plug light on

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,269 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise both front tyres wearing on both edges

advise glow plug light on

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,204 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 50,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,922 miles

brake lining warning light on

Fail 25 Jul 2006 40,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake lining warning light on

Fail 23 Aug 2005 31,191 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 31,191 miles

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

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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Y239 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y239 OHB, 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 Y239 OHB registered?

Y239 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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