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Y262 XAK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,411 mi
Last recorded204,411 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY262 XAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 204,411 miles

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

os ns front D bushes worn

Pass 15 Nov 2022 191,036 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 183,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 174,306 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 174,306 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 158,680 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 158,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 139,235 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 116,662 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 116,661 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 93,967 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 91,843 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 88,251 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 88,251 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,213 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 84,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 80,258 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 80,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 76,513 miles

2 nail n/s rear tyre

drivers door mirror loose

o/s poor pattern close to limits

Pass 24 Oct 2009 71,788 miles

EML on

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,789 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 58,873 miles

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 9 Sep 2006 49,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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Y262 XAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y262 XAK, 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 Y262 XAK registered?

Y262 XAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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