CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y317 OHL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,390 mi
Last recorded162,390 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY317 OHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 162,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 162,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 155,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 145,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 134,717 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 134,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 120,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 105,309 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 105,307 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 79,620 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,851 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 65,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,993 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y317 OHL 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 71.4%.

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 Y317 OHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y317 OHL?

You can check the full history of Y317 OHL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y317 OHL registered?

Y317 OHL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2001.

Is Y317 OHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y317 OHL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y317 OHL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y317 OHL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.