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Y32 LCY

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,169 mi
Last recorded87,169 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY32 LCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted underside

Fail 24 Apr 2019 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted underside

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,248 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

covers fitted to inner and outer sills

covers fitted to underbody

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays and inner sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,020 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower covers (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays and inner sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,749 miles

Slight play o/s front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Feb 2015 73,354 miles

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas

Fail 4 Feb 2015 73,354 miles

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

Slight play o/s of steering rack

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas

Pass 12 Feb 2014 70,626 miles

Sills and floors covered , cannot inspect properly

Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,424 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 64,738 miles

Floor pan and sills covered by plastic trims , cannot inspect properly

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,738 miles

Floor pan and sills covered by plastic trims , cannot inspect properly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,994 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,745 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,370 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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Y32 LCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y32 LCY, 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 Y32 LCY registered?

Y32 LCY is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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