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Y33 PYL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

31,821 mi
Last recorded31,821 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 PYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 31,821 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 31,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower tca (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 31,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 31,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 29,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,810 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s inner rack joint has play

Fail 27 Apr 2015 27,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s inner rack joint has play

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,196 miles

n/s/f brake pipes starting to rust

n/s/f tyre 2.2mm

Fail 1 Jul 2013 24,196 miles

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

n/s/f brake pipes starting to rust

n/s/f tyre 2.2mm

Pass 30 May 2012 22,902 miles

n/s/f brake pipe rusting

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f mirror glass poor

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 May 2012 22,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f brake pipe rusting

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f mirror glass poor

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,049 miles

front tyres perishing and wearing edges

n/s/f brake pipes rusting

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,322 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 19,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 17,334 miles

stone chip in screen

Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,024 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 14,855 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 14,855 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2006 12,509 miles

front brake discs verry poor

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 PYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

Y33 PYL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y33 PYL safe to buy?

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