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Y286 HDM

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY286 HDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 119,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 116,178 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,296 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 85,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 59,236 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 59,234 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 55,286 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate dirty. rear side light/brake faulty on back up lights

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,293 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly delaminated

n/s and o/s/f tyre outer edges wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,390 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

oil leaking from nearside of engine bay but covered in shields so cannot pinpoint leak source

when sidelights turned on , offside rear lights at bottom come on then switch to top..display shows substitute lamps on

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 32,594 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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Y286 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y286 HDM, 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 Y286 HDM registered?

Y286 HDM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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