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Y311 HFC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

154,130 mi
Last recorded154,130 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 HFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 154,130 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 140,350 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has extreme Excessive play

Pass 16 Mar 2020 127,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,003 miles

intermittent bad earth on rear lights

Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,462 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,291 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 81,332 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,628 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,057 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 53,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 53,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,792 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,170 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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Y311 HFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y311 HFC, 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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Y311 HFC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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