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Y251 OAM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,934 mi
Last recorded117,934 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY251 OAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front wings have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2018 115,303 miles

Nearside Rear body has slight corrosion

e.m.l. illuminated

Fail 4 Oct 2018 115,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body has slight corrosion

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

e.m.l. illuminated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 111,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,248 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged filler neck breather pipe deteriorated (7.2.2)

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

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

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

smell of fuel no leaks visible

Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,774 miles

advise eml on

Fail 17 Nov 2015 104,763 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

advise eml on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,903 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outside edge.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm the legal limit

severeal bralepipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,921 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 84,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,675 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 72,113 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,117 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,925 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,982 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 41,154 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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Y251 OAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y251 OAM, 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 Y251 OAM registered?

Y251 OAM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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