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Y351 YPX

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,334 mi
Last recorded146,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 YPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 146,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 136,560 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 126,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s door mirror indicator lense damaged

stone chips on windcsreen

Fail 12 Jul 2011 126,798 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s door mirror indicator lense damaged

stone chips on windcsreen

Pass 14 Jul 2010 116,046 miles

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

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

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

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

outter sills covered

rear exhaust pipe rear box mount cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2010 116,044 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

braking brake light on dash

oil on under trays

outter sills covered

rear exhaust pipe rear box mount cracked

slight play n/s inner steering arm

Pass 20 Jul 2009 105,181 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake pedal does not spring back

n/s door mirror glass insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2009 105,179 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake pedal does not spring back

n/s door mirror glass insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2008 93,699 miles

2 bulbs on door mirror not working (indicator)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror lense cracked

o/s door mirror lense damaged

rear brakes noisey on handbrake

Fail 17 Jul 2008 93,695 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

2 bulbs on door mirror not working (indicator)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s door mirror lense cracked

o/s door mirror lense damaged

rear brakes noisey on handbrake

Fail 17 Jul 2007 82,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriorating

n/s+o/s side repeater lens damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 82,274 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s+o/s side repeater lens damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2006 69,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y351 YPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y351 YPX, 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 Y351 YPX registered?

Y351 YPX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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