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Y33 DMS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,560 mi
Last recorded145,560 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 DMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 May 2011 145,560 miles

HEADLAMP CASE ELECTICAL CONNECTIONS WORN AND CORRODED ON INDICATOR CIRCUIT BULB AT PRESENT WORKING

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PLASTIC UNDERBODY COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Pass 3 May 2011 145,560 miles

HEADLAMP CASE ELECTICAL CONNECTIONS WORN AND CORRODED ON INDICATOR CIRCUIT BULB AT PRESENT WORKING

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

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

PLASTIC UNDERBODY COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Pass 30 Apr 2010 133,938 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Apr 2009 120,556 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 120,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 108,353 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 108,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,852 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2006 77,367 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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Y33 DMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 Y33 DMS, 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 Y33 DMS registered?

Y33 DMS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y33 DMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y33 DMS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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