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Y362 VNS

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,843 mi
Last recorded120,843 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY362 VNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,843 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 167,833 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 97,362 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 93,290 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,162 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 81,459 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 81,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv nearside wiper blade split

adv offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 2 Jan 2013 78,547 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv nearside wiper blade split

adv offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2011 75,743 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubbing wing liner/arch

n/s/f flexible brake hose lower metal end corroding.

o/s+n/s/f upper suspenion arm bushes deteriorating.

play in o/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

Fail 28 Dec 2011 75,741 miles

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link rubbing wing liner/arch

n/s/f flexible brake hose lower metal end corroding.

o/s+n/s/f upper suspenion arm bushes deteriorating.

play in o/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,547 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 72,546 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,513 miles

various rusty components to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,513 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various rusty components to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,842 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes are starting to form scabs of corrosion in places

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,991 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,169 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Jul 2007 58,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 May 2006 48,743 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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Y362 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y362 VNS, 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 Y362 VNS registered?

Y362 VNS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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