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Y361 OLF

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,744 mi
Last recorded163,744 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY361 OLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 163,744 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 May 2016 163,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 155,054 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 149,830 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 149,830 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 146,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 142,304 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 137,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 133,938 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 133,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 130,478 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 126,735 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 126,575 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 121,426 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 121,426 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 116,378 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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Y361 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y361 OLF, 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 Y361 OLF registered?

Y361 OLF is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2001.

Is Y361 OLF safe to buy?

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