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Y266 WEY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,278 mi
Last recorded123,278 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY266 WEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 May 2022 123,278 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 120,752 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 120,749 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 117,880 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

engine lght on

Pass 8 May 2019 116,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 111,953 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven lazy (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% pass due to lock (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm thin inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) just within limits ()

Oil leak ()

Rear tyre valve stems heavily perished

Pass 9 Dec 2016 104,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 104,649 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,775 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 982,503 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 11 Dec 2014 98,195 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2014 90,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,311 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,311 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 76,889 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 71,998 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 May 2011 71,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 62,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 47,187 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,829 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,651 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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Y266 WEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y266 WEY, 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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Y266 WEY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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