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Y303 OEL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,549 mi
Last recorded125,549 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2013 125,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2013 125,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 122,903 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres are getting low

slight play steering rack on the o/s

slight wear rear brake discs

small stone chip windscreen

Fail 16 Oct 2012 122,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres are getting low

slight play steering rack on the o/s

slight wear rear brake discs

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2011 121,399 miles

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

slight play steering rack on the o/s

small stone chip windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2010 119,194 miles

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

n/s mirror loose

slight play steering rack on the o/s

Fail 25 Oct 2010 119,194 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror loose

slight play steering rack on the o/s

Pass 14 May 2009 113,615 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 111,613 miles

both front track control arm front bushes starting to split and slightly worn but ok

Pass 17 May 2007 107,235 miles

play at all front track control arm bushes and joints

Fail 15 May 2007 107,235 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

both rear tyres worn to limits

front brake pads worn

n/s/f fog lamp in op

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play at all front track control arm bushes and joints

slight play at front wheel bearings

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 9 May 2006 101,757 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

o/s front suspension arm forward bush starting to split

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

small stone chip windscreen

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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Y303 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y303 OEL, 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 Y303 OEL registered?

Y303 OEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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