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Y246 PLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY246 PLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 108,737 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2025 108,737 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 105,742 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Fading (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt Slow Retraction

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Diff Has Seepage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Visible Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 105,700 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Sides Too Cloudy to Provide Image (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Sides Heavily Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Lower Front Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Lower Rear Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with Yellow Chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake Pad Warning Message Illuminated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

EML Illuminated (Pre 1st July 2003)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Fading (0.1 (b))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seatbelt Slow Retraction

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Diff Has Seepage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Visible Bushes Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2023 100,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 97,001 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 93,645 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 88,008 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,127 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,377 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 69,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,990 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 47,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 40,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,192 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,101 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,284 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,752 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,883 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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Y246 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y246 PLF, 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 Y246 PLF registered?

Y246 PLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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