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Y23 OAK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,031 mi
Last recorded73,031 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 OAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 73,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 71,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 70,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,689 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,742 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,353 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 62,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,293 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 57,903 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to ware bars

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,046 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 51,125 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,129 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Apr 2010 43,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

screw in tread of offside rear tyre.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,985 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,431 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 27,325 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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Y23 OAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 Y23 OAK, 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 Y23 OAK registered?

Y23 OAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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