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Y319 XOA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,001 mi
Last recorded129,001 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY319 XOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 129,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 124,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 120,559 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 120,474 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded off (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central silencer corroded

Full length under body trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Park brake warning light staying on

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

foot operated parking brake anti slip missing

under body engine trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 16 Feb 2017 116,259 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,432 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,369 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,220 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,195 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 90,966 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,434 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 84,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 80,789 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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Y319 XOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y319 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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Y319 XOA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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