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Y248 FCC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,751 mi
Last recorded86,751 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY248 FCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 86,751 miles

corrosion to arches / rear subframe

Fail 2 Dec 2020 86,745 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to arches / rear subframe

Pass 21 Dec 2019 84,474 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 84,474 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 72,172 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 72,170 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded behind wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes heavily coated in underseal

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,140 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,786 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 52,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,194 miles

Nearside front outer tyre wall cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air intake onto engine loose

brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,616 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 40,616 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,576 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,245 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,580 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,299 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 26,263 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 22,522 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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Y248 FCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y248 FCC, 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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Y248 FCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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