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Y342 PDX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY342 PDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 136,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 128,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to passenger side rear fuel tank mounts (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

passenger side front tyre worn on edges

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 25 Jun 2018 128,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear next to passenger side rear fuel tank mounts (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

passenger side front tyre worn on edges

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 25 May 2017 119,026 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre

engine management light on during test

Pass 21 May 2016 109,930 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

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

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2015 101,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 83,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front antiroll sensor insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 83,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front antiroll sensor insecure

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,625 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 71,381 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,801 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,984 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,418 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 48,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,153 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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Y342 PDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y342 PDX, 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 Y342 PDX registered?

Y342 PDX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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