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Y244 OHB

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,111 mi
Last recorded122,111 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 OHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,111 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 114,009 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 104,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 104,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,525 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,168 miles

brake light on

f/discs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 78,149 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake light on

f/discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2011 73,205 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,186 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,150 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,124 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,167 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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Y244 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 Y244 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 Y244 OHB registered?

Y244 OHB is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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