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Y294 OHC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

183,265 mi
Last recorded183,265 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 183,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine check lamp on.

engine oil level on minimum.

play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Fail 21 May 2015 183,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine check lamp on.

engine oil level on minimum.

offside front tyre worn low on the edges.

play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 162,291 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 162,283 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 144,824 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 144,828 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,542 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 126,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 113,544 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 113,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 97,523 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 85,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR STARTING TO DETERIORATE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 75,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 67,518 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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Y294 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y294 OHC, 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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Y294 OHC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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