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Y249 YEC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

149,721 mi
Last recorded149,721 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY249 YEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 149,721 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre kerb damage to side wall

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic engine cover fitted

plastic engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 142,539 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

slight cut in offside front tyre

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 20 Apr 2016 142,424 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear hangers (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

registration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

slight cut in offside front tyre

uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 5 Dec 2014 134,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

nearside front tyre kerb damage

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 5 Dec 2014 134,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

nearside front tyre kerb damage

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Fail 28 Nov 2014 133,954 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

nearside front tyre kerb damage

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 3 Dec 2013 127,394 miles

Both main front to rears at rear corroded ( wheels restricting full view )

Nearside front tyre wall split and tyre on legal limit -- 205/55 R16 --

Fail 28 Nov 2013 127,337 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both main front to rears at rear corroded ( wheels restricting full view )

Handbrake warning light staying on

Nearside front tyre wall split and tyre on legal limit -- 205/55 R16 --

Quite a bit of loose travel in parking brake foot lever

Pass 8 Nov 2012 118,771 miles

brake assist light on

covers fitted to underside

play at front bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2011 112,720 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 31 Oct 2011 112,720 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,647 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 105,647 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 101,597 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,199 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 93,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 83,451 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,651 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2005 63,683 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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Y249 YEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y249 YEC, 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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Y249 YEC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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