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Y301 XOA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,130 mi
Last recorded144,130 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY301 XOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 144,130 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 136,924 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 126,215 miles

engine management light displayed

Fail 25 Mar 2016 126,215 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light displayed

Pass 28 Mar 2015 115,834 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 115,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 106,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 955,614 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,584 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,415 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 78,415 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Feb 2010 75,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 72,706 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 69,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 50,692 miles

both front suspension arm bushes splitting

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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Y301 XOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y301 XOA, 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 Y301 XOA registered?

Y301 XOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y301 XOA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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